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2. Weight-bearing - Wikipedia

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   In orthopedics, weight-bearing is the amount of weight a patient puts on an injured body part. Generally, it refers to a leg, ankle or foot that has been fractured or upon which surgery has been performed, but the term can also be used to refer to resting on an arm or a wrist.

3. Strength training - Wikipedia

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   Weight-bearing exercise also helps to prevent osteoporosis and to improve bone strength in those with osteoporosis. [70] For many people in rehabilitation or with an acquired disability, such as following stroke or orthopaedic surgery, strength training for weak muscles is a key factor to optimise recovery. [71]

4. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   This exercise is performed sitting on the floor with knees bent like in a "sit-up" position with the back typically kept off the floor at an angle of 45°. In this position, the extended arms are swung from one side to another in a twisting motion with or without weight. Equipment: body weight, kettlebell, medicine ball, or dumbbell.

5. 10 Weight-Bearing Exercises To Keep Your Bones Strong ... - AOL

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   We chatted with Kyrie Furr, CPT, a certified personal trainer and performance coach with Barbend, who shares the top 10 weight-bearing exercises to keep your bones s. ShutterstockLet's face it ...

6. How to get started with resistance training - AOL

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   This weight can come from free weights, barbells, exercise machines, resistance bands or even your own body weight. ... Ponzio says that weight-bearing exercises, aka resistance training, help us ...

7. Experts Say Weight Lifting Is The Fountain Of Youth. Here's ...

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   The best exercises for women over 60 are weight-bearing and promote strength, posture, and/or balance (and sometimes all at once). While the best exercises for each individual depend on factors ...

8. Exercise - Wikipedia

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   Cycling is a popular form of exercise. Weight training. Exercise or workout is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health. [1] [2] which is performed for various reasons, including weight loss or maintenance, to aid growth and improve strength, develop muscles and the cardiovascular system, prevent injuries, hone athletic skills, improve health, [3] or simply for ...

9. How Often Should You Work Out for Stronger Bones? - AOL

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   Weight-bearing and resistance exercises, in particular, are highly effective at increasing bone density and strength. These activities force your body to work against gravity, prompting your bones ...