If you have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis you have possibly been caught by surprise, it is known as the silent disease as it usually has no symptoms, only showing up when you get tested or have a fracture.

 

It is really important to manage our bone health to prevent and lessen the risk of fractures and there are a range of exercises we can do whether we have Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, or feel we may be at risk of the conditions.

 

One of the lifestyle risks for Osteoporosis is low physical activity levels.  An important part of bone health is to load the muscles and bones with enough stress to build and maintain their strength.  So exercises for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia are an essential part of your self-care plan, whether diagnosed with Osteoporosis or just wishing to maintain bone health to reduce your risk of suffering the condition.

 

Low bone density is called Osteopenia, this is the range of bone density between normal and diagnosed Osteoporosis.  If you have been diagnosed with Osteopenia, exercise can form a strong part of your prevention strategy.

 

If you are diagnosed with Osteoporosis your Doctor will likely prescribe you medication and ensure your Calcium and Vitamin D levels are adequate.  What is essential is to participate in the best exercises for Osteoporosis.

 

There are certain contraindications to exercise (things to avoid) that it is important to be aware of.  The beautiful thing with exercise is that it makes a real difference to our health and wellbeing when we make it a consistent, caring part of our daily routines.

 

Bearing our own weight is an important part of bone health, walking, dancing, low impact aerobics and stair climbing are all good examples that you can incorporate into your daily routine.  What is also important is progressive resistance training.  Such exercises for Osteoporosis can form a crucial part of your self-care regime.  It is recommended to participate in resistance training at least 3 times per week.

 

This is why we at SoulFit have created an Exercises for Osteoporosis class.  We have specific knowledge of the exercises for Osteoporosis that are going to best support your bone health.  We are offering this guided exercise program to teach you specific exercises that will support your bone density and leave your body feeling stronger and more cared for.