What is Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bon...
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I'm 26 and I found out about six months ago that I have osteoporosis. I recently fractured my tibia from running. I want to keep exercising to lose my college beer gut but now I'm kind scared that that I am going to fracture something else. If anyone knows of any good exercises that I could do while minimizing my risk of further fractures that would be great. Also, I have been taking Vitamin D supplements (1000UI) a day and my vitamin D levels are still incredibly low. Is there anything else I can do besides supplements and sun to get more vitamin D.
Posted on 06/26/08, 12:06 am |
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Have you tried core exercises? There are many different ways to do them and they will help firm your belly. I used the AbLounger as I can not do a sit up.. only head moves due to neurological damage. It does work on the all the abs. I also work with light weights to strengthen bones.
Here is one place with video for core exercises http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/c... Are you taking calcium with your D vitamin? I am taking vitamin D3 also. I also take one supplement with Calcium and D combined. (one less pill to swallow) I know these all work together to protect and strengthen the bones. Hope this helps. 
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