Comments on: Best Exercise Equipment for Osteoporosis

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 23:31:21 +0000

Hi Kitti. Here is a video Margaret recently did on treadmills. https://youtu.be/7CFHoz2lv6Y

By: Kitti Tadema-Wielandt

Kitti Tadema-Wielandt — Tue, 03 May 2022 18:15:00 +0000

Fabulous website! Amazing amount of information.
Where I am, walking is difficult (narrow gravel roads, bears, etc).
What are your thoughts on buying a treadmill?
I do have a rowing machine.
69 yrs old, diagnosed with osteopenia.
Thanks.
Kitti

By: kushi meera

kushi meera — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:24:49 +0000

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By: Betty Aynaga

Betty Aynaga — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:51:40 +0000

Thank you for your information as I am getting back into the gym. Are back extension machines safe?

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 19:15:19 +0000

In reply to Madalene MaGee. Hi Madalene. Thanks for your comments. You should follow the guidelines in Exercise for Better Bones on sets and reps.

By: Madalene MaGee

Madalene MaGee — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:50:52 +0000

Wow! I have been searching for information on the Total Gym for two years since I use it to exercise along with a rebounder. I recently was informed about not doing the ab crunch attachment and the surfer exercise and the oblique twist exercise by a friend who is a trainer at a gym. Thank you for putting this information up amc I will be purchasing your books. I am always worried about what may hurt my spine bc I have osteo in my spine. From what you mentioned it seems a lot of the exercises are ok with some exceptions. I also was wondering if I need to cut down my reps and do more weight. On the total gym it would be more weight by increasing the level. I usually to my reps to fatigue which is about 15-25 reps. Your suggestions would be so appreciated.

By: Richard Martin

Richard Martin — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:28:45 +0000

In reply to Sue Williams.

Hi Sue. Margaret commented on the TRX several years ago on this blog post. http://melioguide.com/physical-therapy-continuing-education/osteoporosis-and-stress-fractures/

Margaret advocates a more rounded exercise program such as her Exercise for Better Bones program. http://melioguide.com/products/exercise-for-better-bones-program/

By: Sue Williams

Sue Williams — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:03:54 +0000

Greetings. I am interested in your opinion on using the TRX for exercise when you have osteoporosis. I had surgery to correct scoliosis in 1972 at the age of 16. I have two Herrington rods in my back that I’ve never let limit me. Now that I am getting older I have arthritis in my neck and lower back, bursitis in my right hip as well as osteoporosis. I am 5’4” and 102 pounds. I am very active. I enjoy the TRX and would be interested in your thoughts.

By: Dean Allen

Dean Allen — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:20:13 +0000

Thanks for quick response. I am a 70 year old man who was just diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. Docs found no reason for it. No family history and no deficiencies in all the blood work they did. One doc wanted me to start Prolia, but I talked to another doc about trying your exercises, along with proper nutrition and he said to definitely give it a shot. I just got your book last Friday and have started with Posture exercises, and “Active Level” exercises. I think with proper form the bowflex will be a tool that eventually can be part of the workout. I do an elliptical for cardio without the handles so it forces me to work on balance.

By: Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:28:53 +0000

In reply to Dean Allen.

Hi Dean,
I am not sure how much the Bowflex has changed over the years. The current model has the resistance bars in the back of the machine.

My best advise is to encourage you to adjust the resistance while standing beside the rods and avoid adjusting the rods from a sitting and twisting position.

Be mindful to keep good body alignment throughout your exercises.

Adjust the bars to allow you to start with set of 12 – 15 reps if you have not been a regular user and within 4- 6 weeks increase the resistance to fatigue between 8 – 10 reps.

Focus on your back muscles with the Bowflex. For your hips be sure to supplement with squats, brisk walking or jumping, depending on your current level of fitness.

All the best,
Margaret