Ive been diagnosed with osteoporosis Can you recommend a safe exercise plan?

Answer 1

Easy stretching on the joints sitting down or standing or even to The Sound of Music with a little dance. The key is not to over do your self and make sure you warm up before hand and make sure not to strain your self. Make sure you have plenty of relax time afterwards for the body to heal.

Answer 2

Low impact light weight exercises are the best for osterporosis. Walking with light weights on your wrists and ankles are great exercises. Sitting knee extensions are good ones too. You simply sit in a chair and extend your leg out in front of you.

Answer 3

For people with osteoporosis there are a few types of exercise recommended. These include strength training exercises, weight-bearing aerobic activities, flexibility exercises and stability and balance exercises. Before beginning any exercise program you should consult with your physician.

Answer 4

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends two different types of exercises: weight-bearing exercises and muscle strengthening exercises. Weight-bearing exercise means bearing your weight, working against gravity, such as walking. Muscle strengthening exercise means you're working against gravity while being still, such as weight lifting.

Answer 5

There's actually a great many which have shown very strong preventative effects for osteoporosis. For your situation what's probably best is a combination of free weights with a tai chi routine.