How Do You Use Exercise Machines To Prevent Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a weakening of the bones that generally occurs in women as they age. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, there is an estimated 75 million people in America, Japan and Europe who suffer from this condition. Proper dietary habits are a big contributor to the prevention strategy, but there is another part of the equation that is just as important–weight-bearing exercise. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, bones get stronger and denser when more resistance is put on them. Work your upper body. To work the upper body, use the chest press, shoulder press, back row, triceps machine and biceps curl. There is also a machine that allows you to work your biceps or triceps. For the triceps, you kneel on a pad, hold on to side grips and push yourself up. For the bicep exercise, you grab on to a pullup bar over your head with an underhand grip and pull yourself up. For this machine, you can reduce the resistance of the
