Osteoporosis and weight bearing exercises (max weight?)

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Saturday, April 14, 2007
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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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