Riding a bike is an excellent cardiovascular workout, targeting large muscle groups with minimal impact on your joints. If you are overweight, cycling might be recommended to help you lose weight. If you weigh more than 300 pounds, consider a hybrid or mountain bike.
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Joint swelling occurs typically after an injury to ligaments, and is a way for your body to protect your joint. Ankle sprains that lead to swelling are fairly common sports injuries. Once care has been given -- rest, ice, compression and elevation -- rehabilitation can begin.
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Your knee is one of the largest working joints in your body, with several bones, ligaments and muscles moving together to allow you to walk, run and perform other tasks. Swelling in the knee often occurs with injury, such as in the ligaments, which hold the bones in place.
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The first 24 to 48 hours after you receive stitches is critical to your healing process. Your doctor will typically recommend you rest and apply ice packs to the wound to reduce swelling. Exercise must wait an appropriate amount of time to allow the healing process to begin.
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Cooling off after a workout is fairly normal, as your body's processes are attempting to maintain your core temperature. As a warm-blooded mammal, your internal temperature remains relatively constant — at approximately 98.6 degrees.
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Your shoulder is actually made up of three separate joints -- the acromioclavicular, glenohumeral and sternoclavicular joints -- of which your collar bone, or clavicle, is an intricate part. These joints provide movement for a bench press, which typically strengthens your chest, shoulders and triceps muscles.
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