16 - Joints :
Training puts extra weight on the joints,
sometimes up to five to six times your weight. Ankles, knees, hips,
elbows and shoulders all have very different functions, but function
similarly. Each joint is lined with a cushioning fabric called cartilage
at the ends of the bones, as well as soft tissue and lubricating fluid,
to help make smooth and easy movements.
Ligaments and tendons provide
stability. Over time, the padding around the joints may begin to wear
out or degenerate, as is the case with osteoarthritis, the most common
form of arthritis. To slow down this phenomenon and protect your joints,
you can take food supplements such as glutamine and especially consume
good fatty acids.
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