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Certain factors can speed up bone loss or decrease bone growth. For example, a lack of activity makes bones lose their strength. Exercise plays a big part in maintaining bone mass no matter what your age. The amount and type of activity you do also play a part in keeping your bones strong. Weight-bearing and resistance exercises, such as walking, aerobic dancing, and bicycling, are just a few of the activities that are good for your bones.
Check with your health care provider before starting any new exercise program.
Stop any exercise that causes pain.
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 Resistance exercises,such as weight training,help maintain bones by strengthening the muscles around them. Swimming is also a good choice. |
 Weight-bearing exercises,such as walking briskly for 30minutes or more a day,are a great way to maintain bone mass. Try aerobic dancing,too. |
 Varyyour activities so you exercise all parts of your body. Try tennis,bicycling,or hiking. |
Publication Source: American College of Sports Medicine
Online Source: American College of Sports Medicine
Date Last Reviewed: 2007-01-15T00:00:00-07:00
Date Last Modified: 2004-05-03T00:00:00-06:00
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