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Here's a statement I found per a NASA document I located here:
https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/space/human-research-program/computational-modeling/musculoskeletal/
"The Computational Modeling Project developed computational simulations of humans using several exercise devices that might be used during an exploration mission...
The Computational Modeling Project produced device models of the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED), which astronauts currently use onboard the space station and is the first exercise device experimentally demonstrated to reduce, but not eliminate, both bone loss and muscle deconditioning.
ARED is, unfortunately, unable to fit within the confines of an exploration spacecraft, so the project delivered an integrated model of a human using the Hybrid Ultimate Lift Kit (HULK), a potential next generation exercise device, to perform squat and heel raise exercises. The project also delivered a bone turnover model capable of predicting bone mineral density, a measure of bone health, as a function of whether or not the astronaut exercised during a 180 day mission."
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I too am osteoporotic and quit osteo drugs due to experiencing side effects from bisphosphonates. I also found another site where NASA states high-impact exercise such as jumping seemed to be a solution - am not sure how the astronauts perform effective jumps in weightlessness. Here's the info and the link:
https://www.space.com/astronaut-bone-loss-jumping-exercise-study
"Jumping provides short bouts of high-impact, dynamic loads that promote osteogenesis [bone growth]," the researchers wrote, while adding that "neither running, cycling, squats, nor heel raise volume were associated with bone recovery." Adding jumping exercise routines to astronauts' existing exercise regimens may prevent bone loss and actually reduce the amount of exercise time needed each day, the authors suggest."