Regular exercise is important for preventing osteoporosis… and treating it! Exercise helps improve your bone health and slow bone loss. It also increases muscle strength and helps improve coordination and balance. Strong muscles and coordination can be critical in preventing a fall that could result in a serious fracture. Let’s face it — any exercise is good for your body. However, the best kind of exercise for your bones is weight bearing exercise. Anything that makes you work against gravity can be considered a weight bearing exercise; swimming would not be considered a weight bearing exercise. Just about everything else … Continue reading →