Personal trainer has two-minute hack to avoid arthritis later in life

A personal trainer has shared one piece of simple advice that could save you from years of pain in the future.

Anyone who has experienced arthritis will tell you it can be incredibly painful and debilitating. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness and a reduced range of motion that can significantly impact everyday life.

There are a number of different things that can cause a person to develop arthritis, and while some of it is down to the luck of the draw, there are certain things you can do to improve your chances of avoiding it.

A personal trainer has revealed a simple lifestyle hack that could reduce your risk of developing arthritis in later life, and it'll only take you two minutes at a time to complete.

Many of us spend all day sat at a desk (Getty Stock Images)

Voitek Korus, a personal trainer from luxury retirement village brand Audley Villages, has warned that those living sedentary lifestyles, particularly people who work office jobs, are at increased risk if they don't get to work with this habit 'as soon as possible'.

He says that anyone with a seated job should stand up and have a short walk every 30 minutes keep hinge joints such as the knees and elbows in good order. It really is that simple.

In fact, just walking for two minutes at a time, at regular intervals, is enough to improve long-term joint health.

"Arthritis can develop from stiffening joints due to prolonged lack of movement, so sitting for long periods can eventually reduce your joints’ range of motion," Voitek warns.

"Most people consider things like poor posture and lack of movement as simply just part of a sit-down job, but it can actually have a detrimental impact on your joints in later life."

Walking for two minutes every half hour could make all the difference. (Getty Stock Images)

Regular breaks to walk around can also have a positive impact on muscles that support the joints, according to Voitek.

He said: "Walking can engage the muscles around the hips, knees and ankles, which are common areas to experience arthritis in.

"Strong muscles provide better joint support and can ward off any future joint stiffness."

While you might think you're too far gone after many years of desk dwelling, the PT says it's never too late to make improvements.

"Making this simple change to your daily routine can have an impact much quicker than you might think," he said.

"When it comes to future proofing your joint health, starting sooner rather than later is key to protecting our mobility in our later years."