– Ride a bicycle
Unlike walking, running, aerobic dancing and other weight-bearing activities, bicycling is gentle on your joints and can be done by people of all ages.

– Stretch
Often overlooked or just plain neglected, stretching exercises are a vital way to strengthen your joints, keep you limber and feeling good at the same time. Fitness experts recommend doing at least a half an hour of stretching two or three times a week, but every day is even better, if only for a short period of time.

Many age-related stiffness is simply the result of inactivity. In fact, in one recent study, a group of nearly 1,000 adults enrolled in the same exercise class over a twenty-five year period experienced modest declines in strength and aerobic fitness, but no loss of flexibility.

– Climb the stairs
This form of exercise is probably one of the most efficient ways of strengthening the bones, muscles and joints of your lower body. What’s more, stairs are everywhere, and they’re free. You don’t need a membership in an expensive health club; the stairs in your home or at the mall will do just fine.

– Swimming
Even if you can’t swim, you can use the pool for an excellent workout to help strengthen those joints. Remember, if it’s hot and humid outside, you surely won’t want to exercise. But a quick trip to the swimming pool will not only cool your off, it can set you on the road to a healthier lifestyle.