if your doctor determines that it's not safe for you to perform high-impact weight-bearing exercises he or she may recommend low-impact weight-bearing exercises that are less likely to cause fractures and also build and maintain bone density. these include: elliptical training machines low-impact aerobics stair-step machines walking (either outside or on a treadmill machine). if you're new to exercise or haven't exercised for awhile you should aim to gradually increase your level of weight-bearing exercise to 30 minutes per day on most days of the week. although exercise can benefit almost everyone with osteoporosis it's important to remember that it's only one component of an overall treatment program. other essential lifestyle recommendations include a diet rich in calcium and vitamin d maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption. you also may require osteoporosis medications to either build or maintain bone density. by working with your doctor you can develop an osteoporosis treatment program that's right for you.
what are some low-impact weight-bearing exercises for osteoporosis?