Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints affecting 25 percent of adults, with osteoarthritis being the most common cause for people over 50.  Oftentimes people think that not being active and just staying on the couch is the solution to preventing knee pain and injury, but this is not true. Inactivity can be just as bad for your knees as the stress of excessive high-impact exercises, and you could still end up with joint pain or injury. There are many great exercises and ways to take care of your knees over 50. You do not have to give up being active and you don't have to give up your relaxing couch time either.  One of the first signs of getting older is that your joints start hurting, mainly your knees. The knees support much of our body weight, and every step you take puts pressure on your knees. The pressure on your knees is about one and a half times your total body weight. Combatting knee pain as we age is important so we can stay active and still do the things we love. I’m sharing my experience with knee pain and how, as a Fitness and Pilates coach, I helped myself and many of my clients to age-proof their knees with my 5 ways to take care of your knees over 50. With these tips for exercise and diet, you should be able to help reduce joint pain or prevent further damage.   Click here to listen! Rating, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts Heike’s insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle! Loving every episode of the Pursue Your Spark podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show here!  Your action helps me support more empty-nester moms 50+ - just like you - thriving in their second-half of life.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Plus, if you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast. There is always something new on the feed and, if you’re not subscribed, there’s a chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe NOW! Links mentioned in the show:  The Empty Nest Reboot 5 Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis or Osteoarthritis #160 – The Importance Of Finding Exercises You Love Your Knees Absorb More Weight  How To Prevent and Relieve Joint Pain  For more episodes, click here.