Weight-bearing exercise

[Bluewoman]

Have osteopenia and have been trying to prevent osteoporosis. My weight-bearing exercise had been using the elliptical trainer at the YMCA. I do not want to go back there now because of COVID-19. I have joint problems and plantar fasciitis, so I have been doing some seated exercises. Do they also count as weight-bearing?

[Met00]

I was told my an orthopaedic consultant that exercising with weights is better sitting down than standing because it focuses the benefit into a smaller area, so that increases the impact in your spine and hips rather than spreading down the legs. I guess it depends on the type of exercise though.

[Bluewoman in reply to Met00]

Thanks so much. That makes me feel a lot more confident.

[Mark_ABH]

Hi Bluewoman, here is some more information about weight-bearing exercise. Walking, running, tennis, jumping rope etc. all count as weight-bearing exercises. There are plenty of activities you can do without going to a gym ... americanbonehealth.org/exer...