Weight-bearing exercises build strong bones
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Weight-bearing exercises form the path to strong bones according to Safety+Health Magazine.
Strong bones support bodies and help movement without pain or injury. The source states there are two types of weight-bearing exercises: high impact and low impact.
High-Impact and Low-Impact Differences
During high-impact exercises feet may pound the pavement more than during low-impact activity. Low-impact exercises are more gentle on joints. Both types help build strong bones according to the source.
High-Impact Weight-Bearing Exercises
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation lists these examples: climbing stairs, aerobics classes, tennis or pickleball, jumping rope and jumping jacks.
Low-Impact Weight-Bearing Exercises
The same foundation lists these low-impact options: brisk walking, hiking on a level surface, using an elliptical machine or stair climber machine and doing squats. Whichever type is chosen bones will benefit according to Safety+Health Magazine.
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