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Dr Jordan Feigenbaum of Barbell Medicine talks orthopaedic cost, getting healthy and specificity of training

Movement Optimism

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Muscle Mass, BMI, and Joint Health

Preferably, one should aim for a lower BMI and higher muscle mass to reduce the risk of carrying excess body fat which can lead to inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis. An elevated BMI over 30 tends to indicate a higher body fat percentage which can elevate the risk of inflammatory responses from adipokines and potentially increase the chances of osteoarthritis and other health issues. Individuals with obesity commonly experience pain in non-weight bearing joints, emphasizing the impact of excess body fat on joint health.

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