Women with arthritis may want to try donning their ladies yoga clothing, as the Indian form of meditation relieves pain associated with the condition, according to a TV news reporter.

Rachel Gartner suffers from osteoarthritis and told wsiltv.com that more demanding cardiovascular activities, such as riding a bike, caused pain in her knees.

When searching for an alternative that was lower in resistance, Ms Gartner came across yoga and now regularly practices it not only to exercise but to relieve stress too.

Jennifer Hammonds, who has rheumatoid arthritis, has been practicing yoga regularly for three years now.

"It is low impact so it is really easy. I can still get the workout and benefits from the stretching and building the muscle tissue without any damage or without any pain," she explained to the news provider.

Back in October last year, a study published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research recommended that gentle exercise, such as Tai Chi, can help soothe the pain of arthritis.

Posted by Martin Sebborn ADNFCR-2569-ID-19679974-ADNFCR

Sport & Fitness Clothing News - Latest Stories

Danger of exercise to hypertensive people 'blocked'

Posted on 06-Apr-11

Scientists have found a way of preventing a greater increase in the blood pressure of women with hypertension when they exercise in their ladies running clothing.

Sport for all initiative hailed a success

Posted on 06-Apr-11

People of all ages, abilities and walks of life donned their gym clothing recently to take part in free sports sessions at the University of Nottingham.

Exercise 'keeps the heart young'

Posted on 05-Apr-11

Women who exercise regularly throughout their lives have stronger, healthier hearts than those who do not don their ladies fitness clothing often, a study has suggested.

Using own body mass 'is helpful in resistance exercise'

Posted on 04-Apr-11

Older women can benefit from donning their gym clothing and taking part in resistance exercises that include using their own body weight.

Progressive resistance training 'is good for seniors'

Posted on 01-Apr-11

Progressive resistance training can help elderly women to improve their strength in their ladies fitness clothing.