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A member asked:
Is cycling better or walking as a exercise in early stage of osteoporosis for a 45 year old lady? what else can we do to strengthen knees.
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exercsise: These are both great exercises. You can do a cross training program with bicycling and walking on alternated days. Add in some weight training and you have the perfect knee program.
Answered 10/20/2013
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Why not: Do both. Walk one day and bike the next. If possible do outdoors to prevent boredom.
Answered 10/20/2013
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Osteoporosis: For osteoporosis, it's weight bearing exercise more than aerobic exercise. Also, calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation, keep your weight down. Medications when necessary would include Fosamax, Actonel or Boniva (ibandronate). You'd need bone density tests every two to three years after you reach the menopause and treat more aggressively with medications dependent on the results.
Answered 9/28/2016
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