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Exercises For Osteoporosis: Over 100 Exercises to Improve Strength, Balance and Flexibility [Paperback]

Dianne Daniels MA (Author), Peter Field Peck (Photographer)
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Over 25 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, almost 10% of our population. The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men. And the incidence of osteoporosis is expected to double in the next 25 years. Most physicians are now encouraging an active lifestyle to help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Although exercise will not prevent bone loss, it will increase bone density and muscle strength, cutting down injuries and increasing flexibility. Exercises for Osteoporosis is an essential book for any and all at risk for this debilitating disease. With over 100 detailed exercises for all people, at all levels of fitness and all stages of the disease, Exercises for Osteoporosis is the best preventive medicine and the right prescription for maintaining health and well-being.

Featuring:
* Exercises for the neck, hips, back, arms, and legs.
* Special exercises to increase balance to help prevent falls and fractures.
* Complete beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout programs.

Most doctors agree, keeping an active lifestyle is one of the best ways to combat osteoporosis and Exercises for Osteoporosis is the best guide to keeping you active.

About the Author

Dianne Daniels has a master's degree in exercise physiology from Columbia University. A former health educator with the New York City Department for the Aging, she now runs a personal training business. She is on the faculty of the American Council of Exercise and has taught academic and practical courses for fitness professionals since 1992.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE best (and only book you need ) on osteoporosis!, July 16 2004
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wingdalereader (Wingdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Exercises For Osteoporosis: Over 100 Exercises to Improve Strength, Balance and Flexibility (Paperback)
I bought and read every title on this subject when I was unexpectedly diaganosed with osteoporosis. I got tired of reading the same things again and again. This book did not just rehash the same old same old but gave me MUCH better insights into the risk factors, a far better explanation of how exercise helps, and clear, concise directions for each of the exercises. I hope that everyone, especially younger people read this book and work with the exercises, because this disaease is devastating to active people. Thank you, Miss Daniels!
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5.0 out of 5 stars On my way to stronger bones!, Jun 20 2002
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Lisa (Toronto Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Exercises For Osteoporosis: Over 100 Exercises to Improve Strength, Balance and Flexibility (Paperback)
I found the exercises in this book to be very helpful. The photos and descriptions of the exercises are clear, and the exercises are easy to scale up in difficulty as you become stronger. With each exercise, you are told which specific muscles you will strengthen as well as which part of your skeleton (hips, spine, wrists, etc) that will be strengthened.

Without sacrificing effectiveness, the exercises are kept fairly simple, requiring minimal equipment. More than half of the exercises can be done with no equipment at all (enabling a very complete routine), and the remainder can be done with a little supplemental equipment, including a chair, step, theraband/dynaband, free-weights, wrist/ankle weights, and inflatible stability ball.

I'm in my mid-30s and relatively active. While I found I could *do* almost all the exercises in the book, there is definitely still room for me to improve. With the optional increases in difficulty built into each exercise, this book will keep me challenged for some time to come.

Having said that, many of the exercises are basic enough that someone who is experiencing compromised mobility or who is recovering from illness will be able to manage many of the exercises in the book.

This book motivated me to get off my duff and start reversing my loss in bone mass. I'd recommend this book for anyone who already has osteoporosis as well as for those who want to avoid it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exercises for Osteoporosis, Mar 16 2001
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This review is from: Exercises For Osteoporosis: Over 100 Exercises to Improve Strength, Balance and Flexibility (Paperback)
This book is great - full of exercises, illustrated photos and instructions. I also learned some new information on osteoporosis regarding building bone and what exercises don't work (contrary to popular belief.) Dianne Daniels is a clear, concise writer making the information easy to understand. I recommend the book for anyone with osteoporosis (like me) or anyone who wants to prevent it.
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