September can sometimes still feel like summer in Portland—but fall is around the corner!

If you’re an avid skier, hiker, or weekend warrior, you’re thinking ahead. And maybe you’re a little worried:

Will my knees hold up this year? Is this shoulder pain anything to worry about?

When you’re in your 50s or 60s and dealing with lingering joint pain, swelling, or stiffness after an active summer, now is the time to do something about it—long before the ski lifts start spinning—so you’ll have time to train and build muscle during the dry months.