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Resistance exercise: Any exercise that builds muscle strength; also called weight-bearing or anaerobic exercise.
THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010
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Resistance exercise: Any exercise that builds muscle strength; also called weight-bearing or anaerobic exercise.
THE NEW ATKINS FOR A NEW YOU Dr. Eric C. Westman 2010
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Moderate weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or tai chi, when practiced for 30 minutes three times a week, can sufficiently restore calcium to bones.
Dr. Maoshing Ni: Natural Osteoporosis Help Dr. Maoshing Ni 2012
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Swimming is a great option for people with arthritis or balance issues that can limit their ability to perform weight-bearing exercise.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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It is weight-bearing (so helps strengthen bones) and aerobic (so you can fill your lungs with oxygen).
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Moderate weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or tai chi, when practiced for 30 minutes three times a week, can sufficiently restore calcium to bones.
Dr. Maoshing Ni: Natural Osteoporosis Help Dr. Maoshing Ni 2012
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The supplemental form is also very low in other types of calories, like those from carbohydrates or fat, which means that if you consume it after weight-bearing exercise, it will go straight to your muscles.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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When the stem cell transplant and scar removal process was combined with an advanced form of rehabilitative training that employs brain-initiated weight-bearing movement, 13 patients improved in the standard measures used to assess functional independence and walking capabilities.
October 19th, 2009 m_francis 2009
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This is the reason why some exercise programs have you cross-train among different disciplines, including both aerobic and weight-bearing exercise.
The Flex Diet M.D. James Beckerman 2011
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Exercise should be weight-bearing to stimulate bone cells – so jogging, walking or gardening.
Dr Luisa Dillner's guide to ... preventing osteoporosis 2011
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