I just read that resistance exercises are important for bones too. What are resistance exercises?
Both weight-bearing and resistance exercises are important to bone health. Resistance exercises use muscular strength to improve muscle mass and strengthen bone. They are also called muscle-strengthening exercises. Depending on the muscle groups used, this type of exercise usually benefits the bones of the arms, legs and back. Increasing muscle strength can improve the quality of life of frail or elderly persons with osteoporosis by enabling them to perform daily activities more easily and can help them be more independent. Resistance exercises include the use of free weights, wrist weights, weighted vests, exercise bands and weight machines found at gyms and health clubs. You can also do this type of exercise in your home without any special equipment, using your body as the resistance. For example, grasping the arms of a chair and using your arms and shoulders to gradually lift yourself up and lower yourself down is a resistance exercise. Wall and doorway pushes are other examples. L
