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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 7 7:08am | Replies (657)Comment receiving replies
Hi @contentandwell,
I understand the frustration of non-aerobic exercise. If you are used to aerobic this kind of movement doesn't seem to be "real exercise." I certainly get that. However, the stretching and the movements are excellent for balance (keeping us from falling) and also excellent for strengthening.
As we age, we do need different things. It is important not to expect perfection from each type of exercise. I can't do all of the exercises because of knee or back issues, but if I have discomfort from some exercise I just wait until it's over and then do the next part of the video.
Would that work for you?
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@hopeful33250 When I do a video that's not specific for us older people I often do that. When they are doing something that I can't do I just do something that I can do. Last night I tried a video that I got in an email, not specifically for older people. It was a good workout but there were parts that I either could not do or felt I should not do so I substituted. That works for me.
I just read somewhere yesterday that the exercises where you lift your head and shoulders when lying down are not good if you have osteoporosis. That was one of the exercises that I subbed something else for.
JK