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SENIORS - Q & A
1. I am a
postmenopausal woman. Is it too late for my bones to benefit from
weight-bearing exercise?
2. I'm a senior,
can I benefit from this? Is there a point at which a person becomes too
old to begin an exercise program and still benefit from it?
3. What are the
chances of the average person getting osteoporosis?
4. If
osteoarthritis causes your joints to hurt, why is exercise recommended?
Doesn't this hurt your joints even more?
5. As a senior
are my needs in terms of exercise the same as a younger person?
I
am a postmenopausal woman. Is it too late for my bones to benefit from
weight-bearing exercise?
Absolutely not! Research has shown that weight-bearing exercise can
reduce the rate of bone loss even among postmenopausal women.
Weight-bearing exercise includes activities such as walking, running,
and resistance training.
You
can benefit from weight-bearing exercise at any age. See your physician
to educate yourself about your bone health. Your physician can order a
test to assess your bone density and give you information about
supplements and nutrition to reduce the mineral loss of your bones.
It’s never too late to improve the health and strength of your
bones.
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I'm
a senior, can I benefit from this? Is there a point at which a person
becomes too old to begin an exercise program and still benefit from it?
Absolutely not! Research has actually shown a
well-planned exercise program can help elderly seniors quit using
walkers and wheelchairs. For more on this, visit
here.
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What
are the chances of the average person getting osteoporosis?
Here's
a general rule of thumb.
A
50 year old has a 50% chance of getting osteoporosis.
A
60 year old has a 60% chance of getting osteoporosis.
A
70 year old has a 70% chance of getting osteoporosis.
Women
are up to five times more likely to get it than men.
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If
osteoarthritis causes your joints to hurt, why is exercise recommended?
Doesn't this hurt your joints even more?
Exercise that involves the movement of your joints strengthens and
improves the muscles that hold the joint. It actually decreases the
pain of osteoarthritis. A good overall exercise program, including
cardiovascular training, resistance training, and flexibility training,
is recommend for those who have osteoarthritis.
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As
a senior are my needs in terms of exercise the same as a younger
person?
Like
everyone else, seniors need to engage in cardio, strength training and
flexibility exercises to stay healthy and maintain as much strength and
functionality as possible. Read more
here.
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FAQ list
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...
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- Increase bone
density
- Prevent or ease
osteoarthritis
- Reduce and
sometimes even reverse the effects of osteoporosis
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