Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease that gradually develops over a period of years. It is characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. Bones become fragile and more likely to break.
Bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger and denser just like a muscle gets stronger and bigger the more you train it. For Osteoporosis in general, two types of exercises are important for building and maintaining bone mass and structure: weight-bearing activities and resistance training.
Are you at risk to develop osteoporosis?
Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis?
Are you rehabilitating from a bone fracture because you have osteoporosis?
Regardless of your age, fitness level and state of health, Wellness
for Women can help you get into an exercise routine that
meets your present needs. A personal trainer will evaluate
your level of strength, cardio respiratory endurance and flexibility;
in addition, information about the progression of your osteoporosis
from your physician might be necessary. All this information
will determine the selection of weight bearing exercises as
well as the intensity of the resistance training. Walking,
stair climbing, and hiking are examples of weight bearing
exercises.
Through the mobile service of Wellness for Women you can have a
personal trainer teaching you customized resistance training
with easy to use equipment at your home. These exercises include
weight lifting, such as using free weights or resistance bands;
activities that use muscular strength to improve muscle mass
and strengthen bone.
A custom designed osteoporosis exercise plan will help improve your balance and reduce the risk for falling. Additional benefits include improvement of your posture, overall strength and cardio respiratory endurance. The program is fun and reenergizing. Its goal is to give you the motivation you need to stay healthy and keep your bones strong. |
