Learn why exercising with osteoporosis takes a specialized bone-health-focused approach, according to experts.

What does this mean for your lifestyle?

Can you even work out anymore?

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Heres what you better know to go about working out safely.

What are good workout goals when you have osteoporosis?

So what does that mean for your workouts?

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director ofOch Spine Care Outpatient Physical Therapy at NewYork-Presbyterian

More globally, youre trying to reduce the risk of falls and to prevent fractures if you do fall.

Which exercises are best for osteoporosis?

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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In resistance training, the pull of the muscles on the bone stimulates the bone to grow.

Those will help you to stay upright to reduce your risk of falling, Kaiser says.

What exercises should you avoid when you have osteoporosis?

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But bone-building exercises should be one part of your overall approach to maintaining bone strength, says Dr. Johnson.

And if youre not sure if your workout routine is safe or effective?

Check in with your doctor.

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director ofOch Spine Care Outpatient Physical Therapy at NewYork-Presbyterian

They can help provide personalized guidance.

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