It’s best to participate in low or moderate-impact exercises so as not to put too much pressure on the joints.
This means that high-impact exercises such as sprinting is to be avoided during episodes of joint pain as they could put undue stress on the tissues surrounding your joints.
Low-impact exercise refers to an activity where the body is fully supported, such as yoga, cross-training and swimming.
This category also includes moderate-impact exercises where one foot generally stays in contact with the ground or a machine, such as brisk walking, or stepping.
High-intensity exercise are more vigorous and tend to involve both feet leaving the ground at the same time, such as skipping, squash, football and sprinting, which can be too much for inflamed joints.
Along with choosing low-to moderate impact exercises, it’s a good idea to incorporate three sub-types of exercise into your routine- cardiovascular exercise, strength training and movements which enhance flexibility such as yoga.