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Any one lift weights for bone strength

ProudMa — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:13:02 GMT

im 70, and started 4 years ago to lift weights...my bones were like swiss cheese

I bench press and "Farmer carry"...walk with kettle bells...im up to walking with (2) 18 lb bells

I had a bone density scan...MD was astonished....

Re: Any one lift weights for bone strength

BalletBabe — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:18:26 GMT

@ProudMa wrote:
im 70, and started 4 years ago to lift weights...my bones were like swiss cheese

I bench press and "Farmer carry"...walk with kettle bells...im up to walking with (2) 18 lb bells

I had a bone density scan...MD was astonished....

@ProudMa I do. I had a Dr. tell me that lifting weights help wake your bone up. I was told 25 years ago that I had the bones of a 80 year old. I could not tolerate the bone meds. They almost killed me. I started lifting and I never went back for a bone density again. I have fallen off a ladder going to attic, and I fell out of a tree. LOL NOTHING BROKE Meds. are a big money maker. Glad to see you tried something natural.

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:19:21 GMT

@ProudMa Good for you. I occsionally lift weights but only 5 lbs.

18 lbs!!...That's remarkable!. Is 'farmer carry' mean one in each hand? Do you walk your neighborhood with the kettle balls?

I should do more as I have osteoperosis, not horrible but again, should increase weight bearing exericses. I do have a rebounder that I use.

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:24:57 GMT

@ProudMa You are an awesome warrior! One of the best things you can do for your health! Stay strong

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bikerbabe — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:46:52 GMT

I met my now DH at the gym 15 years ago. I like to lift free weights with the guys. 😄 Much more interesting. 😂 I’m quite muscular but not bulky. I’ve always done heavier weights to failure (vs lighter weights and more reps).

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ProudMa — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:51:13 GMT

Farmer carry is one kettle bell in each hand

I started with (2) 5 lb bells
Now carry 18lb bell in each hand

Hubby is proud of me, I’m 100% polish.. and he remembers my grandmother coming down the street with a black leather shopping bag in each hand from the market … he says I’m doing what is genetic for me!!

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Shanus — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:52:31 GMT

Good for you @ProudMa . I've lifted weights most of my life...building muscles for gymnastics from childhood through college. I still work out with 5 lbs. each, but lots of reps. It IS fantastic to keep bones strong.

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itsmagic — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:57:44 GMT

I’ve lifted weights on and off throughout my life but haven’t been doing it lately. You’ve inspired me to start back up 😁!

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godi — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:39:42 GMT

You go @ProudMa Yes lifting is so important. Keep it up. 💪

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bmorechick — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:18:57 GMT

Wow and wow...that's awesome! I have exercised or been athletic since I was 14. I'm 65 and I still run and WAS lifting weights until covid hit and we quit the gym after that. We just got a Peleton Bike and We are in workout heaven. The spin classes are great and NO PEOPLE huffing, puffing and germing all over you. You have inspired me to get back into the strength trainings with Peleton. We just got new free weights and while running is great, I need to start lifting again.

Good stuff Proudma...keep it up. You should be "proudMa" of YOU!

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tucsongal — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:03:20 GMT

@ProudMa you inspired me to try a suitcase carry with one of my husband’s bowling balls in a bag.Worked great!

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Eileen in Virginia — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:15:29 GMT

I really like using the weight machines at the gym. Not the free weights, but the "resistance" ones that let you adjust the weights as you progress. DH and I really got back into our gym routine in June. Since then, I've worked up to 25 or 40 pounds, depending on the machine and body part. This weekend, I realized that I've got muscles in my upper arms ! 💪🏻 (this is only a slight exaggeration).

From a health perspective, I had a bone density test last month. Everything came out fine, except for one disc that left a little to be desired. My doctor told me to continue working out with weights. This provides a little more incentive for us to go to the gym every other day.

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Desertdi — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:24:02 GMT

Not for "bone strength".......

for MUSCLE POWER (!!!)

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Silver Lining — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:30:45 GMT

I carry 5 or 10 pond weights and wear wrap=around ten pound weights on each ankle when I do my daily walk.Sometimes I alternate walking with weights with running/jogging.without weights.

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jellyBEAN — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 03:58:30 GMT

I've been lifting weights and xercising for almost 40 years. I began when I quit smoking at the age of 25. I ran for 35 years, but mostly now I walk or bike. I do a 20-30 min. light weight routine daily alternating body parts.

The heaviest weights I lift now are 10 lbs. but I used to go heavier. Not sure how my bones are. I did have a mishap recently where I banged my shoulder really hard, knew I hurt it bad and after 2 weeks went to the Dr., but it wasn't broken. Just really bad contusion and strained ligaments. Ouch!!!

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Icegoddess — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:24:45 GMT

I have been lifting weights for years for various reasons, probably the main one was for my Figure Skating. A better way to build bone density is bone loading weight-bearing exercises. Your body is the weight and the bone loading is things like stomping, jumping, etc. That's why jumping in Figure Skating is good for the bones and not as hard on the body as high impact aerobics at least with the smaller jumps, no jarring. I couldn't do high impact aerobics because it gave me shin splints, but jumping while skating didn't cause that problem. I also alternate between running and walking for a mile on the track at the gym, which would do the same.

I still ended up with osteopenia, assuming the test was correct, maybe beause I'm smaller (5' 2") and have a thyroid disorder where osteoporosis is a side effect. I started taking bamboo supplements and my next test came out great.

I'm also a big proponent of doing balance exercises. I make time for them every time I go to the gym. One of the main reasons for broken bones in the elderly is falls, and if you notice how older people walk, you can see why. They can't trust their balance, so they widen their stance and take smaller steps.

I did break my arm several years ago while skating and I got the "you're getting to that age" speech, so I had my first bone density test and at that time I was told I was dense. I told them the ice was hard and so was my fall. That was before my thyroid diagnosis.

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CalminHeart — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:17:14 GMT

I'm 67 and have been doing weight and resistance training for about 10 years. My bone scan was outstanding!

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Winkk — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:57:32 GMT

I've been doing weights for a long time. I used to go to gyms and used machines and free weights. But, lately I've been doing weights and cardio at home. It does make a difference not only in your bones but how you look.

And, it makes you feel good.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:38:00 GMT

Ankle weights are great but not to wear while walking. Ankle weights can pull on joints as you walk and cause stress especially to the knees. Ankle weights are best used while you're stationary, for instance sitting or laying down.

If you want to add weight while walking, try wearing a weighted belt, a backpack loaded with something heavy or wear a weighted vest made specifically for exercising. It's best to keep the added weight close to your center of balance.

Be careful while weight lifting. Avoid injuries by doing it the right way.

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D Kay — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:22:29 GMT

How far do you walk carrying the kettle bells?