Osteoporosis and weight bearing exercises (max weight?)

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Perico

Sat, April 14, 2007

Hi all,
I have osteoporosis and lift weights, but I have been unable to find anywhere what the maximum safe weight to lift for people with osteoporosis is. I am 51 and petite. Does anybody have any advice or ideas?

Thanks.

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Anonymous

4/16/07 12:08pm

Let's see if we can find you and answer. Thanks for asking!

Lila de Tantillo

4/17/07 9:02am

I don't know about an exact number, but your dedication is terrific! Lots of studies have shown that strength training can help increase bone mass in people with osteoporosis, especially in the spine. I just saw an interesting article about this at http://www.newstarget.com/010528.html

Perico

4/21/07 12:14pm

Thank you very much for answering. The information provided is excellent. Thanks again.
Perico

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