Inactivity can cause a variety of health concerns, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and diabetes, but it can also lead to weight gain and weakened muscles and joints. With your body being weaker, you are more at risk for stiffness, fractures, and even breaks.

Can a sedentary lifestyle cause arthritis?

Inactivity and Arthritis

Arthritis is not actually a single disease—it is an umbrella term that refers to joint pain and/or joint disease with more than 100 types and related conditions. However, inactivity and leading a sedentary lifestyle are commonly associated with degenerative arthritis.

Can arthritis be reversed with exercise?

Exercise doesn't reverse damage that's already done. But it helps prevent arthritis from getting worse, and it has the added benefit of keeping excess pounds off. That can make a huge difference on the joints that support most of the body's weight: the hips and knees.