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Exercise
We know most about two types of exercise that build and maintain bone density. These are weight-bearing and resistance/strengthening exercises. Examples of weight-bearing exercises are walking, jogging, stair climbing and team sports. Examples of resistance or strengthening exercises are those that use free weights, resistance machines and exercise bands. Note: If you have bone loss or osteoporosis or if you are frail, always check with your healthcare provider first before starting a new exercise program.
Trog Says "Lifting Weights is Good"
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply yesterday at 8:56 am
- 8 replies
- This article is from our November support group newsletter. Enjoy!!! Strength Training... The Next "Fountain of Youth" Lifting weights has always been seen as a "burly man" activity or something that ...
Hip Hinge & Flatback - Fitness Professionals Please Describe
- By sdivas · New reply November 5, 2009
- 24 replies
- Community members often question what is forward flexion and are not aware or understand hip hinge and/or flatback. I think it would be helpful having a description on the community. Thank you. Sandi ...
Answer to How Much Weight By Bluesky...
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply November 4, 2009
- 5 replies
- There were so many posts to your discussion I needed to answer your question this way... Before a reasonable answer can be given, the first two questions that need to be answered are What is your conditioning ...
Weight lifting-How many sets?/ How much weight?
- By bluesky · New reply November 3, 2009
- 13 replies
- After my diagnosis with osteoporosis. I started weight lifting. I was not very strong when I started but have been working on it and advancing slowly--to be careful. I have two questions: How many sets ...
BKS Iyengar Yoga
- By LouiseW · New reply November 1, 2009
- 15 replies
- Most physicians as well as alternative medicine providers have not recommended yoga as a form of treatment for Osteoporosis. However, I have found BKS Iyengar Medical Yoga to be outstanding. It is doing ...
Question for the PT's and anyone with experience in weighted vests
- By windblown · New reply October 30, 2009
- 50 replies
- I know quite a few people who are adding weighted vests to their osteo walking exercises, and wondered if you recommend these. Because I've had spinal fx's and continue to have a lot of spinal probs/pain ...
Please Stay Away From Inversion Machines
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply October 29, 2009
- 8 replies
- Hi All: Inversion machines have been around for a long time. In theory they are supposed to take pressure of the vertebral discs allowing them to re-hydrate and help your back feel better. Inversion machines ...
weight vests and other ways of adding weight to exercise
- By soprano · New reply October 28, 2009
- 27 replies
- Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with osteopenia (and with one particularly poor spot in my hip). I am looking into ways of building bone without using any drugs. So exercise and nutrition only. Weight ...
Johns Hopkins 6 Core Exercises Not Advised
- By MotherGoose · New reply October 27, 2009
- 44 replies
- It has come to my attention that these exercises, advised to "build bone strength" are -- in general -- and some specifically -- NOT SAFE for those with bone loss. It is very disappointing that an institution ...
Weight machines and exercise ball for spine and hip
- By blondie50 · New reply October 26, 2009
- 1 reply
- How do the experts view the back extension machine for increasing bone density in the the lower spine and the leg press machine for the hips? Regarding the exercise ball: if one sits on the exercise ball ...
High-impact exercise may be best bone-builder
- By wellnessworks4u · New reply October 23, 2009
- 27 replies
- This is great information for all to know. Be Well, wellnessworks4u@gmail.com High-impact exercise may be best bone-builder Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:54pm EDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who want to keep ...
Regimen that is working for me
- By argie · New reply October 22, 2009
- 43 replies
- I am a 55 year old post menopausal yoga teacher. A year ago my bone density test showed -3.0 in the spine and -2.2 in the hip. It is now -2.3 in the spine and -2.0 in the hip. The improvement is due to ...
Has anyone substantially improved their DEXA score with diet and weights?
- By LindaSS · New reply October 22, 2009
- 5 replies
- Hi, this is my first post. I'm just turning 60 and have almost -3 score for my hips. I'm an agressive skiier and took several hard falls on my hips last year as well as hitting an oil slick and fell from ...
Stair-steppers?
- By karen698 · New reply October 13, 2009
- 19 replies
- Is it safe for a person with osteoporosis to use a stair-stepper ...
Resistance Bands
- By karen698 · New reply October 12, 2009
- 15 replies
- I have osteoporosis and feel like I need to do more resistant type exercises. Was wondering where to find more information about the use of resistance bands. karen698 ...
Rebounder/Weighted Vest/Elliptical-NEWLY DIAGNOSED
- By Suz4az · New reply October 11, 2009
- 21 replies
- Hi everyone, I am not quite 44 yet, but diagnosed with Osteoporosis recently and I want to start NOW doing what I need to. I am not going to take RECLAST or FOSAMAX yet. I am going to try a more natural ...
Kathy Kaehler Bone Healthy Work-out
- By sdivas · New reply October 10, 2009
- 3 replies
- Please check www.bonehealth.com for Kathy Kaehler Bone Healthy work-out online video and print-out for bone loss exercise ...
Low Bone Density is like a Wicker Chair
- By karenatheklineback · New reply October 8, 2009
- 15 replies
- Hi, Everyone, I thought I would share this with you. It's in my book and it seems to help a lot of people 'get' the low bone density thing. It's one thing if you have already fractured but if you haven't ...
The Myth of Ab Crunches
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply October 7, 2009
- 22 replies
- Several discussions have talked about abdominal crunches not being well suited for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia. The truth of the matter is abdominal crunches are not really good for anyone ...
pilates
- By rainie · New reply October 7, 2009
- 7 replies
- Has anyone found pilates to increase bone density, if done a few times a week? I recently ordered and received a DVD called Pilates Exercises for Osteoporosis, Building Better Bones, by Sherri Betz, PT ...
