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Knee arthritis can make every step feel risky, especially if you’re already dealing with back issues or a fusion. This article breaks down what a huge 2025 study found about the best exercises for knee arthritis and how to use low-impact cardio, strength, and balance work to move with more confidence.

Knee arthritis can make every step feel risky, especially if you’re already dealing with back issues or a fusion. This article breaks down what a huge 2025 study found about the best exercises for knee arthritis and how to use low-impact cardio, strength, and balance work to move with more confidence.

Life happens - vacations, injuries, busy seasons. When you miss the gym, it’s easy to panic and feel like all your progress is gone. The truth is, strength and muscle are more “sticky” than you think. In this article, we’ll break down how fast you really lose gains during a break, how quickly they come back, and how to return to training safely and confidently.

Being “cardio-fit” doesn’t guarantee a healthy spine. High-mile running can load the back with up to ~5× bodyweight per foot strike, and road cycling often locks the low back into sustained flexion—both can aggravate discs, especially with poor mechanics. Add “pretty good” nutrition that misses protein/micros and long sessions without electrolytes, and recovery stalls. Here’s how to rebuild a spine-healthy plan with smart strength, mobility, technique, and hydration.

If pressing overhead feels awkward or causes your ribs to flare out, it might not be your shoulders — it could be your hips. Learn how correcting your pelvic tilt and activating your glutes can drastically improve your overhead press mechanics.