CS and Bone Strength

[yogapam]

I have mild osteopenia, but plyo is out for me as I have cranky knees. Walking and rebounding are my main forms of cardio. One of the main reasons I bought a rebounder is for the bone building effects as per this article.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/43...ips-and-spine/

Yoga can help with bone density, the book Yoga for Osteoporosisis a good reference. I imagine CS would be just as effective for similar reasons. Here is a link to an article regarding the 12 yoga poses for osteoporosis & osteopenia.
http://sciatica.org/yoga/12poses.html

[Nuggie's Auntie]

Originally Posted by luvcritters

I increased bone density by rowing and again with strength training. No plyo for me either. Anytime the muscles are tugging on bones it's a good thing. Ten doctors will have ten different opinions and most don't have a clue anyway.

That's what I would think. I don't understand why the force you exert when walking wouldn't be bone density building... I really haven't studied the topic very extensively, though. Maybe minute for minute you get more out of plyo, but I think for me (and maybe many people) the cons of high impact outweigh the pros.

[JackieB]

There are a couple bone strengthening episodes...one in season 7 and one in 10 for sure.

Miranda talked in Colorado and in her book (Chapter 17---Protect Your Bones) about the importance of the relationship between muscles and bones. Like Linda said, it's the tug of the muscles on the bones. Body weight counts---all movement counts. Of course Miranda is going to say stretching and strengthening through dynamic movement counts. (Side note: I was blown away by how smart Miranda is....she knows her stuff.)

I think key is to not be a couch potato! Find something that you love to do that takes some exertion.

[Jennifer R]

Plyo is out for me too but I do a lot of rebounding, and my osteopenia has not increased in the last ten years. I am also menopausal. I do like CS and Essentrics but I find a lot of Miranda's health claims to be a bit outlandish.

[mrs lightyear]

Miranda posted this on facebook today

http://www.betterbones.com/blog/default.aspx

[AsSweetAsSugar]

Originally Posted by mrs lightyear

Miranda posted this on facebook today

http://www.betterbones.com/blog/default.aspx

Thanks for link, off to check it out.

PS, I love your avatar!

[Joni O]

Originally Posted by mrs lightyear

Miranda posted this on facebook today

http://www.betterbones.com/blog/default.aspx

Who is alundquist who wrote the post? Sound like she works for Miranda? She refers to "our" website.

[Vintage VFer]

I have a difficult time believing that CS or yoga can help bone mass. If you have a low body weight, or are underweight, you aren't going to put much stress on the bones doing body weight exercises.

I feel that one must add weight to stress the bones to maintain mass. I lift weights in workouts. I also wear a 10lb weighted vest almost every evening while we play Wii bowling.

[LAC]

I believe the results of Dr. Fishman's study on yoga for osteoporosis indicated some gains for the spine, but nothing of significance for the hip. Also, keep in mind that there are some yoga moves that should not be done by people with low bone density due to risk of fractures (forward flexion is particularly bad).

This post by Physical Therapist & Therapilates instructor Sherri Betz is a few years old, but will give you some ideas as to what does/doesn't help to build bone, based on long-term studies: https://therapilates.wordpress.com/2...healthy-bones/


My understanding is that while rebounders don't help build bone, they do help with your balance. Maintaining good balance and preventing falls is a very important fitness component for anyone with osteoporosis!

[yogapam]

Originally Posted by LAC

My understanding is that while rebounders don't help build bone, they do help with your balance. Maintaining good balance and preventing falls is a very important fitness component for anyone with osteoporosis!

Yes they do improve balance. But I have read several articles that state NASA uses rebounding to build muscle & bone density in astronauts. From what I can see, these are articles were not written by rebounder manufacturers.

https://www.endalldisease.com/nasa-s...ised-by-man-6/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/43...ips-and-spine/