Sunday, May 4, 2014

Bone strengthening

It is important for people of all ages to exercise. During childhood and ado- lescence, the bone is rapidly building density and strength. Exercise helps
to maximize one’s peak bone mass and may therefore prevent poor bone
health in later years. Exercise has its greatest effects in adults who have been inactive. Since bone naturally becomes weaker with age, it is vital that men and women of all ages exercise.

Any exercise is good because all exercise causes muscles to contract against
bones, which stimulates bones to strengthen. A combination of weight-
bearing and resistance exercises is the ideal regimen.

Weightbearing exercises are those that place weight on the bones, such as
walking and jogging. These exercises are the best for bone, because both
muscles and gravity stress the bones.Other examples of weightbearing exer-
cises include aerobics, hiking, stairs,dancing and even household chores
and yard work. The higher the impact, the greater the benefit to bone. You
may want to try holding light weights or water bottles while walking in order
to increase the weight on your bones.Resistance exercises also strengthen
bones. Examples include free weights,weight machines or elastic tubing. You
should focus on the major muscle groups in the legs, arms and trunk.

Any form of exercise is better than no exercise. Swimming and bicycling are
not weightbearing exercises, but they still exercise your muscles. Even yoga
and Pilates, when done at a vigorous level, can improve bone health. The
best activity for you is one that you will enjoy doing and will do regularly.

HOW MUCH EXERCISES NEEDED FOR GOOD BONE HEALTH?
Most doctors recommend weight bearing exercise for at least 30 minutes a day,
3 or 4 times a week. It’s all right to split your exercise up throughout the day;
it doesn’t need to be done all at once to benefit the bones.Resistance exercises should be done 2 or 3 times a week. Your muscles and bones need at least one day to rest between workouts in order to restore themselves.

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