While most types of exercise are good for you, not all types are good for healthy bones. For example, weight-bearing exercises can build healthy bone. These exercises involve challenging your muscle strength against gravity and putting pressure on your bones. As a result, your bones will signal your body to produce added tissue to build stronger bones. Exercises such as walking or swimming may be beneficial to your lung and heart health but won’t necessarily help you strengthen your bones.
Anyone with osteoporosis who’s looking to increase their bone strength can benefit from the following eight exercises. These exercises are easy to do at home.
