Global Wellness Digest

Best Exercises for Your Precious Bones – According to Harvard Medical School, some exercises can increase muscle mass. Muscle mass is important for muscle strength, control, balance and coordination. Good balance and coordination will prevent unnecessary falls and fractures, especially amongst the elderly. Good exercises for bone strength have the following attributes: (1) Provide resistance Eg dumb bells , elastic bands (2) Be weight bearing: weight-bearing exercise is any exercise that carries your body weight and work against gravity Eg running, walking, dancing, hiking, tennis, climbing stairs, basketball. In contrast, non-weight bearing exercises are activities like cycling, swimming where the bicycle or water supports your weight. (3) Provide impact – when you jump and land, you amplify the weight-bearing effect. (4) High velocity Eg aerobics, fast jogging, Zumba (5) Involve sudden change of direction Eg soccer, squash – the research found greater bone density in people who are involved in such activities regularly. If you wish to read more about these exercises, you can buy a Special Health Report by Harvard Medical School – Title:” Exercises for Bone Strength” Website: https://hms.harvard.edu/