02/11/2026
Our health is connected. Obesity, muscle loss, joint pain are all linked.
When body fat goes up and muscle mass goes down, every single step puts more stress on your joints.
So if youâre told to âstop exercising to avoid injury,â youâre actually increasing your risk of weight gain, and more serious joint problems could soon be on the horizon.
So whatâs the only real solution?
Simple: Move more, build muscle, and gradually bring that body fat down.
Your joints, energy, and future self will thank you.
And Apex Labs can show you exactly how. Tap the link in our bio to get started.
Studies:
Walsh TP, Arnold JB, Evans AM, Yaxley A, Damarell RA, Shanahan EM. The association between body fat and musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2018 Jul 18;19(1):233.
Vincent HK, Heywood K, Connelly J, Hurley RW. Obesity and weight loss in the treatment and prevention of osteoarthritis. PM R. 2012 May;4(5 Suppl):S59-67.
Okifuji A, Hare BD. The association between chronic pain and obesity. J Pain Res. 2015 Jul 14;8:399-408.