New exercise for Osteopenia & Osteoporosis

I just recieved this film from Vivian Goldschmidt on her New exercise for helping to replace bone density to the Hips..

I have nothing to do with Vivian Goldschmidt but thought this makes some sense, as Sara Meeks said, walking is better then using a treadmill.
When we walk we are hitting our heels harder, so to speak, which is better for our bones.

I'm sending her whole email that I recieved.
I think if you just click on any of her highlighs it will come on!
If it doesn't then I can send the link.
This is so simple...

April
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Hi ,

It was a beautiful sunny day here in Florida recently, so I filmed a video for you in my backyard where I demonstrate a highly effective and scientifically studied osteoporosis exercise. The best part is that it's so simple:

http://saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-exercises-hip/

I call it the "Heel Lift & Jump" and it's an easy way to increase the bone density of your hipbone anytime, anywhere and in just a few minutes.

Watch the video and let me know what you think by leaving a comment below it:

http://saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-exercises-hip/

Enjoy and stay active!

Vivian

P.S. Watch the video here: http://saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-exercises-hip/

By bebesmom
Posted October 23, 2009 at 9:43 am
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That was an interesting video. It also made me realize that even with the types of exercise I do - including the walking - Vivian's is a much more focused way of getting the weight on the heels! I did some of them last night while brushing my teeth :) (level 1) so it's easy to fit into the routine. I'm guessing the chair is for balance safety but not necessary for the exercise itself.

By raindancer
Posted October 23, 2009 at 9:05 pm
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I found this through Vivian's email.I tried it [level 1] and found it easy, if boring, but whatever might help sounds like worth doing.. thanks for posting link, i need to make myself a chart and check off what I do as some days are GONE before I realize it and the exercise and prunes have been totally forgotten!

By Caleigh
Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:05 am
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Vivian: Thanks very much for posting information for us. I tried the exercises in your video and found them relatively easy to do. I am sure they will help me build bone density. Thanks again.

By Caleigh
Posted October 26, 2009 at 10:06 am
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By beachkat
Posted October 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm
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HI ! I love walking on the beach and I use a weighted vest to really help strengthen my muscles and bones.
I find that this really works for me and my doctor said my bone is getting denser after a year of doing the weight walking. The vest i use is recommended by the osteoporosis foundation - it is made for women and looks cool co name is nyknyc .
this is the most pleasant way to get strong bones that I have tried as I had bad reaction to those drugs and I dont recommend anyone take them they make you sick

By SusanRae
Posted October 27, 2009 at 6:10 pm
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Raindancer,

I know what you mean about the day being GONE and the exercise and prunes have been forgotten.

To help remember the prunes and a few other things, I have become a baggie lady. Once a week or so, I fill up a bunch of baggies with 10 prunes each. Since I also try to eat a serving of walnuts a day, I fill up a bunch of baggies with 1/4 cup (about 200 calories) of walnuts. I do the same with carrots by buying a big 5 pound bag of organic mini-carrots at the local big box store and filling a bunch of baggies with 1-2 servings of carrots. SInce I don't eat breakfast before leaving for work, I do the same with quick cooking oats. I put 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup craisins, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon each in several baggies. At work I add insta-hot water and microwave 30 seconds, then eat it while catching up on the morning emails at work. I pull out one each of the different baggies each day and have them on my desk; I usually make it through most of them by day's end. I mark each of the baggies with what was in it, and reuse them for the same stuff. The prune baggies look pretty gross, but I guess it's ok to reuse them.

I've been doing the level one exercise. My knees won't allow for much else.

Take care ~

Susan

By sdivas
Posted October 27, 2009 at 7:32 pm
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Caleigh, did you mean to thank April for posting the exercise link? Although Vivian is a community member, she has not participated on the community and has not provided any information on the community for the osteoporosis members. Sandi

By raindancer
Posted October 27, 2009 at 9:16 pm
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Hi Susan
That sounds like a great idea..I am home most of the time but the prunes in a bag sounds great..they are in plain sight in a container on one of the cabinets but for some reason, many days I just walk right by them. Most days I eat a hi fiber, fat free, lo-cal all grain muffin with a little PB for breakfast but I do eat oatmeal some days and I like it for lunch..the same way you do..craisens or a a dried cherry mix I get at Sam's club and sometimes a banana on it as well..no milk, no sugar.

I did do my "Strong Bones" video today and since I hadn't done it since I fell 8 weeks ago.....I can see the difference, I am back to lower weights for overhead press and felt tired after I did it...that is what a
"vacation " from exercise will do. Can't go to Exercise Club for awhile, Flu is all around now and because I had Guillain Barre back in 1984, I can't have flu shots so I have to try to be extra careful. I can still walk outside for now but it will soon be winter here and no safe place to walk on our country road then.
Now..I am going to kitchen to have my prunes..lol..

Paula

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