Knee-Safe Moves After 60: What to Swap in Your Routine

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Knee-Safe Moves After 60: What to Swap in Your Routine
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After 60, knee joints become more vulnerable due to cartilage wear and reduced mobility, so prioritize movement quality and avoid knee-stressing moves. Replace knee-extension machines with sit-to-stand, swap deep squats for box squats, use step-ups instead of walking lunges, choose incline/uphill walking over high-impact running, and substitute box jumps with controlled balance and strength drills to protect joints while staying active.

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