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Exercise to strengthen bones (for osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 2, 2023 | Replies (205)Comment receiving replies
Thanks Teri, I may check into an exchange. I do like it but it would be nice if my feet were inside the boundary. At just under 215 lbs I'm under the stated weight limit of 265 and it seems to work OK. I just need to get used to it. I've done one or two 15 minute sesssion the past 3 days and after about 8 minutes I worry a little about my eyeballs shaking around 🙃 I have used the tension straps to help balance but may start using my walking sticks. I tried a few slight squats while standing on it but not sure I want to chance it as my balance is not so great.
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John, do you have any update on how the vibration plate tech is doing? Do you still do it? Have any suggestions? I'm contemplating which one to buy. I have osteopenia and am determined to stave off any further negative bone density changes while being willing to embrace any positive ones should they occur.
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Hi John, it's definitely a sensation to get used to. For a month or so, I started slow on the lower levels - now I use the bone density building programs #7,8, and 9 at least once a day, sometimes twice. I don't attempt any exercises on it - I'd rather do them on solid ground. I just stand on the BOLT and watch tv for the duration of the programs, 15 minutes. There were so many vibration machines on Amazon, that I reviewed them over and over until I found the right one for me. Good luck!