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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Please Be Careful and Learn Your Limits
- By pgreene · New reply September 28, 2009
- 15 replies
- I shared something that happened to me last week with Sandi (sdivas). She suggested I share it with you, and I think it's a good idea too! About 4 weeks ago I started attending a yoga class at the local ...
Pain After Exercise
- By SequoiaHealth · Posted September 24, 2009
- 0 replies
- Pain after exercise usually indicates one of four things: 1. Lack of proper footwear 2. Lack of a proper warm-up 3. Intensity or duration too high for your fitness level 4. Lack of proper stretching after ...
The Myth of Ab Crunches
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply September 20, 2009
- 21 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 ...
4 Great Alternatives to the Treadmill and Elliptical
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply September 16, 2009
- 5 replies
- Your basement or garage is plenty of space to create a good workout that will be far superior to the treadmill or elliptical. Here are some suggestions: 1. Buy a beach ball and try to bounce it off the ...
What community programs exist?
- By AnnaK · New reply September 12, 2009
- 4 replies
- Does anyone know of a program that is part education and part exercise? Thanks ...
Eliptical Trainer vs. Bike vs. treadmill
- By sallypilates · New reply September 10, 2009
- 5 replies
- Ok so I read the outdoors and the treadmill and it is winter and for some reason you cannot snowshoe what is the best way to exercise indoors ...
Pearls of Wisdom in Treadmill vs Outdoor walking. Oh my GAWD!
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply September 9, 2009
- 9 replies
- There are pearls of wisdom in GRANDmother19 response to another member's post. It is exactly what I tell my clients that have osteoporosis. Grandmother says "It is unfortunate that I had to get so ill ...
Treadmill vs outdoor walking. Oh my GAWD!
- By GRANDmother19 · New reply September 7, 2009
- 8 replies
- I am posting with tail beween my legs! Imagine priding myself w/a 12:30 minute mile on the treadmill. All started when I had to walk outdoors while visiting my son in Philly. Walked an hour everyday ...
How much exercise is too much?
- By osteochick · New reply September 5, 2009
- 8 replies
- I walk every day for 1-11/2 hours. Is that appropriate. How much is too much. Sometimes I am tired from it, sometimes not. Dumb question, I know, but how much exercise is appropriate. -4 in spine ...
Weight Lifting for Osteoporosis
- By SequoiaHealth · New reply August 16, 2009
- 19 replies
- Weight Lifting for Osteoporosis There has been some discussion of the best weight training for osteoporosis. First keep the overall goal in mind which is to prevent falls and reduce the risk of fracture ...
elliptical
- By lynolive · New reply August 6, 2009
- 24 replies
- Is the Image 8.0 elliptical machine good for bone building ...
Chiropractor
- By HoneyFoxx · New reply August 1, 2009
- 7 replies
- Are chripractor adjustments recommended if I have osteoporosis ...
Is brisk walking safe?
- By stirkrazymoe · New reply July 23, 2009
- 41 replies
- I have a few thoracic compression fractures and I have shrunk 2" in the past year. Apparently all the things I thought I was doing to strengthen my back was crushing it! I am seeing a specialist in about ...
Curves (gyms for women)? Rowing?
- By Poet-Lady · New reply July 21, 2009
- 21 replies
- There is a Curves gym for women near me. Would this be good exercise for someone with osteopenia? My husband bought a Concept Rowing Machine a few years ago. Would this be a good exercise for someone ...
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