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Safe Exercise Tactics for Osteoporosis Senior Fitness with Symbria
Benefits of Exercise: y Increase your muscle strength y Improve your balance y Decrease your risk of bone fracture y Maintain or improve your posture
y Relieve or decrease pain Categories of Exercise y Strength training exercises, especially those for the legs and upper back y Low-impact weight-bearing aerobic activities such as walking, treadmill, Nu-Step, cycling, stair-climbing, or dancing y Water aerobics and swimming can be bone-building but also gentle on the joints y Flexibility and stretching exercises done gently without bending, twisting, or bouncing y Stability and balance exercises, including tai chi
People who spend a lot of time sitting and have a sedentary lifestyle have a higher risk for both the development of osteoporosis and related complications. Exercise can help you build strong bones and slow bone loss. Exercise will benefit your bones no matter when you start. Any weight-bearing exercise and activities that promote balance and good posture are beneficial for your bones. Exercising if you have osteoporosis means finding the safest, most enjoyable activities for you given your overall health and amount of bone loss. There's no one-size-fits-all prescription.
Information through the CDC, Mayo Clinic, and NIH.
Consulting your physician prior to starting an exercise program is recommended. Let your Symbria Well-Being Program Specialist design a customized workout program that is safe, effective, and will help you meet your goals.
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