Strengthen your knees to help manage osteoarthritis pain.

5 Reasons to Get a Jumpstart at the Gym

If you’re looking for a way to stay motivated and keep things fresh, joining a gym or fitness club could be just what you (and your knees) need.

Here are the top five ways a gym can help you spice up, and stick to, an active lifestyle that could help reduce osteoarthritis knee pain.

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#1 - Variety

Not sure what kind of exercise equipment or classes you’ll like? Good gyms will offer a wide variety for you to try, so you can see what works and feels best for you. Some gyms even offer pools — perfect for those knee-benefiting water workouts — so you can add aquatic activities to help round out your routine.
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#2 - Advice

Gyms often offer knowledgeable staff and personal trainers that can provide tips or recommendations about classes and equipment. Learning proper technique or how to use the equipment correctly from gym staff can help you get the most out of your workout — and target the right muscles for strengthening your knees.
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#3 - Support

There’s something inherently motivating about being in a place filled with others who have the same active goals. Gyms offer an exercise community where you can draw inspiration from fellow class members, instructors, even the person on the machine next to you to help push you to the next level. Some gyms offer specialized classes where you can find people who understand conditions like osteoarthritis of the knee.
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#4 - Investment

Think of a gym membership as an investment in your health; the more you use it, the healthier you can get, and the more likely you are to retain flexibility and range of motion in your knee.
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#5 - Consistency

Having a specific time on your calendar to hit the gym for a class or workout may make it easier for you to ease into regular exercise. As they say, anything you do consistently will become habit, and the same is true for exercise. After a few weeks, exercising will start to feel like just another part of your daily routine — a part that’s key to keeping your knee healthy and maintaining the active lifestyle you enjoy.

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PLEASE NOTE: This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not meant to take the place of the advice of your doctor. By providing you with this information, Genzyme Corporation is not endorsing its content. You should consult with your doctor before starting any new health regimen.

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Indication

Synvisc-One® (hylan G-F 20) and SYNVISC® (hylan G-F 20) are indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics, e.g., acetaminophen.

Important Safety Information

Before trying Synvisc-One or SYNVISC, tell your doctor if you are allergic to products from birds — such as feathers, eggs or poultry — or if your leg is swollen or infected. Synvisc-One and SYNVISC are only for injection into the knee, performed by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. Synvisc-One and SYNVISC have not been tested to show pain relief in joints other than the knee. Talk to your doctor before resuming strenuous weight-bearing activities after treatment. Synvisc-One and SYNVISC have not been tested in children, pregnant women or women who are nursing. You should tell your doctor if you think you are pregnant or if you are nursing a child. The side effects most commonly seen when Synvisc-One or SYNVISC is injected into the knee were pain, swelling and/or fluid buildup in or around the knee. Cases where the swelling is extensive or painful should be discussed with your doctor. Allergic reactions such as rash and hives have been reported rarely.

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