Nearly ten mil Americans have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone mass, (osteopenia). A disease without symptoms, osteoporosis affects about 20 percent of men and 80 percent of women.
The bones gradually become weaker, they are more likely to break due to a minor fall or, if left untreated, even from simple things like a sneeze.
The most frequent fracture sites are hip, wrist and spine, although any bone in the body can be affected. A diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis tend to be scary, leading most people to avoid exercisse because of fear it'll cause fractures.
Being active is shown to not just help prevent osteoporosis, but slow bone loss once it has already begun.
Before beginning an exercising program, you should consult a medical expert for guidelines, as degree of bone loss determines exactly what exercise is best.
Physicians can assess bone mineral density and fracture risk by scanning the body with a special kind of X-ray machine.
In addition to exercise, treatment may include dietary modifications and/or estrogen replacement therapy.
The more you know relating to this condition, the more you can do to help prevent its onset.
To create strength and bone mass, both weight-bearing and resistance training exercises are ideal.
Weight-bearing workouts are those that require the bones to fully support your weight against gravity.
Examples are walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing or using an elliptical trainer.
Non-weight bearing exercises include biking, swimming, water aerobics and rowing.
Weight-bearing activities which include walking less than 3 x a week may benefit the bones.
Strength training places mechanical force (stress) on our bodies, that might increases bone density.
Start by lifting light weights, moving in a slow and controlled manner, increasing resistance as you become stronger.
It's strongly suggested that individuals with osteoporosis avoid the following types of activity:
* Step aerobics and high-impact activities for example running, jumping, tennis.
* Activities that involve rounding, bending and twisting of the spine.
* Moving the legs sideways or across the body, particularly when performed against resistance.
* Rowing machines, trampolines.
* Every movement that involves pulling on the head and neck.
Exercise Tips:
* Even if you do not have osteoporosis, it is best to talk with your health care provider before you start a fitness program.
* Remember to warm up before starting and cool down at the end of every exercise session.
* For the best profit to your bone health, combine a number of different weight-bearing exercises.
* As you build strength, increase resistance, or weights, instead of repetitions.
* Remember to drink plenty of water whenever exercising.
* Vary the types of exercise that you do every week.
* Combine weight bearing and resistance exercise with aerobic exercises to help increase your general health.
* Bring your friend along to assist you keep going or better yet, bring your family and encourage them to be healthy.
* Add more physical activity to your day; take the stairs vs. the elevator, park further way, and walk to your co-worker's office as an alternative to emailing.
Put LIVE into action!
L - Load or weight-bearing exercises make a difference to your bones
I - Intensity builds stronger bones.
V - Vary the types of exercise as well as your routine to keep interested.
E - Enjoy your exercises. Make exercise fun so you will continue in to the future!
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