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Exercise to help with osteoporosis

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kathleen65757
kathleen65757

My husband has bailed up on going to the pool so we need to make an exercise plan for home. It needs to be something we will stick to. My husband is a lot stronger so he will need to do extra. I am limited with walking so it will need to be short bursts of about six minutes. I can manage one kilogram weights.

I do have lots of easy exercises that I have been taught for knees and shoulder post surgery. 

Motivation is an issue for both of us.

Ideas please?

 

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  • Evelyn63
    Evelyn63 kathleen65757

    Posted

    Kathleen, would you both consider going to a gym?  I'm thinking personal trainer rather than random use of equipment.  I've heard great positive reports about signing up with a PT, though I think it's worth asking for recommendations to get someone who you both can work with and who has an understanding of what you need and can tailor the session to suit your capabilities .  Meanwhile he could devise a different plan for your husband, something perhaps more challenging ? 

    i just do walking , need to up my exercise but I'm convinced I have adult dyspraxia as I'm forever stumbling and falling.  That's why I gave up Zumba! 

    Nordic walking has become increasingly popular too. Though I understand with walking being limited for you this maybe isn't an option.

     

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 Evelyn63

      Posted

      I have thought of a personal trainer coming to the house but it is probably too expensive.

      My husband can walk further than me and he needs heavier weights. He has the bones of a 30 year old but he does have some arthritis in knees etc. 

    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 Evelyn63

      Posted

      I meant to thank you Evelyn. Any ideas are good for us to throw around.
  • linda20769
    linda20769 kathleen65757

    Posted

    Hi, Kathleen

    I findClinical Pilates works for myself and my husband. I have osteoporosis that has recently been diagnosed adn my husband suffers with a bad back due to crushed discs. We go once a week to Clinical pilates and we have a very good and supportive teacher that shows us the right execises for our particular needs using aids such as balls (hard and soft) strechy rubber bands  which we use on our ankles and knees when doing floor exercises etc.  Also I understand Thai chi and Yoga is also a good execise for osteoporosis. hope this helps

    regards Linda

     

  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757

    Posted

    We did go to the pool yesterday. Still need to add specific exercises that we can do at home though. Maybe a six minute walk outside then a few weight exercises and some others and then another six minute walk outside. We will try to do this most days. Just need to fine tune the exercises aimed at osteoporosis. I have found some but yet to trial them.

    More ideas on specific exercises to add up to about 20 minutes?

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