1 . There is a limit to how much weight your joints can handle. Because of this, carrying extra pounds can put great strain on your body, which they may not be able to handle. In contrast, too little muscle mass can make it difficult for your joints to stabilize if you are underweight. 2 . Exercising your joints regularly during a healthy workout can prevent later injuries in life. Healthy combined exercises include cycling, swimming, yoga, brisk walking, running on a printing press or elliptical machine, and lifting weights. Regular exercise keeps your joints active and healthy, which can increase their ability to withstand injuries and stress over time. 3 . Believe it or not, smoking can damage your joints by increasing inflammation. Talk to Dr. Keller about ways to quit if conventional methods such as peach or chewing gum do not work for you. 4 . Eighty percent of your cartilage comes out of the water. If you do not have enough water, your body will absorb water from other areas, which can be harmful to your joints. So, put down the soda and sugary drinks, and choose water instead.