Women with stable rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should put on their bamboo fitness wear more often as a recent study has shown that exercise is safe and effective for those with the condition.

Researchers from the University of Grenoble Medical School in France found that RA patients who exercised regularly experienced not only improved function, but less joint pain and greater quality of life.

"While past studies have indicated that RA patients are quite physically inactive, our study shows aerobic exercise to be a safe and beneficial intervention for this group," explained the study's leader Dr Athan Baillet.

He went on to say that further trials are needed to clearly determine the clinical impact of aerobic exercise in the management of RA.

Last month, Lynda Scott-Williams, chief executive at the Arthritic Association, suggested the contrary, saying that RA sufferers should keep active but only take part in "gentle" exercise.

She recommended low-impact exercises, such as tai chi, walking and swimming.

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