Exercises for Osteoporosis [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Dianne Daniels (Author), Peter Field Peck (Photographer)

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Product Description
Over 25 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, almost 10% of our population. The disease eventually affects 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 5 men. And the incidence of osteoporosis is expected to double in the next 25 years. Most physicians are now encouraging an active lifestyle to help strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Although exercise will not prevent bone loss, it will increase bone density and muscle strength, cutting down injuries and increasing flexibility. Exercises for Osteoporosis is an essential book for any and all at risk for this debilitating disease. With over 100 detailed exercises for all people, at all levels of fitness and all stages of the disease, Exercises for Osteoporosis is the best preventive medicine and the right prescription for maintaining health and well-being.

Featuring:
* Exercises for the neck, hips, back, arms, and legs.
* Special exercises to increase balance to help prevent falls and fractures.
* Complete beginner, intermediate, and advanced workout programs.

Most doctors agree, keeping an active lifestyle is one of the best ways to combat osteoporosis and Exercises for Osteoporosis is the best guide to keeping you active.

About the Author
Dianne Daniels has a master's degree in exercise physiology from Columbia University. A former health educator with the New York City Department for the Aging, she now runs a personal training business. She is on the faculty of the American Council of Exercise and has taught academic and practical courses for fitness professionals since 1992.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press; illustrated edition edition (July 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578260760
• ISBN-13: 978-1578260768
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #364,545 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On my way to stronger bones!, June 20, 2002

By	Lisa (Toronto Canada) - See all my reviews

I found the exercises in this book to be very helpful. The photos and descriptions of the exercises are clear, and the exercises are easy to scale up in difficulty as you become stronger. With each exercise, you are told which specific muscles you will strengthen as well as which part of your skeleton (hips, spine, wrists, etc) that will be strengthened.

Without sacrificing effectiveness, the exercises are kept fairly simple, requiring minimal equipment. More than half of the exercises can be done with no equipment at all (enabling a very complete routine), and the remainder can be done with a little supplemental equipment, including a chair, step, theraband/dynaband, free-weights, wrist/ankle weights, and inflatible stability ball.

I'm in my mid-30s and relatively active. While I found I could *do* almost all the exercises in the book, there is definitely still room for me to improve. With the optional increases in difficulty built into each exercise, this book will keep me challenged for some time to come.

Having said that, many of the exercises are basic enough that someone who is experiencing compromised mobility or who is recovering from illness will be able to manage many of the exercises in the book.

This book motivated me to get off my duff and start reversing my loss in bone mass. I'd recommend this book for anyone who already has osteoporosis as well as for those who want to avoid it.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars User-friendly with lots of pictures, September 8, 2000

By	Serenity "Lady bug" (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This book acts like an exercise guide. It has smooth pages wtih nice black and white pictures depicting each exercise. The short descriptions on "how to do the exercises" is precise and to the point. Exercises center around the neck, back, torso, hip, wrist,chest, arms, and abs. Minimal equipment is required. Most exercises are done on a mat or a chair. Other accessories are easy to obtain: light weights, pillow,rubber ball, and such. I found this book very useful and easy to follow. The exercises are fairly easy and most anyone can do them. There are programs designed for people sufferning from osteoporosis, osteopenia, and the prevention of such. I found this extremely efficient because my mother and I can use the same book for her treatment and my prevention.

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE best (and only book you need ) on osteoporosis!, July 16, 2004

By	wingdalereader (Wingdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews

I bought and read every title on this subject when I was unexpectedly diaganosed with osteoporosis. I got tired of reading the same things again and again. This book did not just rehash the same old same old but gave me MUCH better insights into the risk factors, a far better explanation of how exercise helps, and clear, concise directions for each of the exercises. I hope that everyone, especially younger people read this book and work with the exercises, because this disaease is devastating to active people. Thank you, Miss Daniels!