Fitness: The secret to healthy knees and hips - Montreal Gazette

Knee health is influenced by several factors, including age, genetics, previous injuries, muscle strength and activity levels, say experts. Phot/ ANIUpdated on: 15 Oct 2026, 2:56 pm3 min readKnee pain is often brushed off as a part of getting older, or blamed entirely on a few extra kilos. The truth, however, is a little more complicated, and understanding it can help you protect your knees at any age. We spoke to an orthopaedic surgeon and a rheumatologist about how body weight and ageing affect the knees, what else plays a role, and which habits can keep joints moving well for longer. How body weight affects your knees“Although body weight is acknowledged as an important element in determining the health of the knees, the impact it has will vary according to factors such as a person’s age, muscle capacity, activity level as well as any health issues that may exist at an earlier stage,” says Dr. Sushil Sharma, Sr. Consultant (Joint & Knee Replacement Surgeon), Kailash Hospital, Noida.