Approved Use for EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg):
EVENITY® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine ... Read More or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well. Close
Approved Use for Prolia® (denosumab):
Prolia® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in women after menopause who are at high risk for fracture or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine... Read More
or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well. Close
Approved Use for EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg):
EVENITY® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis ... Read More in women after menopause who are at high risk of fracture, or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well. Close
Approved Use for Prolia® (denosumab):
Prolia® is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis... Read More
in women after menopause who are at high risk for fracture or cannot use another osteoporosis medicine or other osteoporosis medicines did not work well. Close
For women with osteoporosis after menopause at high risk for fracture. ACTIVITY

Weight-bearing exercise
basics

Regular exercise is essential in building stronger bones, especially
for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. This article focuses
on weight-bearing exercises, where your lower body supports your
weight against gravity. Ready to leave the weights on the rack and
lace up your favorite pair of athletic shoes?

ACTIVITY

Weight-bearing exercise
basics

Regular exercise is essential in building stronger bones, especially
for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. This article focuses
on weight-bearing exercises, where your lower body supports your
weight against gravity. Ready to leave the weights on the rack and
lace up your favorite pair of athletic shoes?

Low-impact vs high-impact

Weight-bearing exercises target bones in the legs, hips, and lower spine, helping strengthen bone, slow bone loss, improve blood flow, and promote heart health. These types of exercises can be low-impact or high-impact.

Low-impact exercises are easier on important joints like your knees, hips, and ankles. Examples include:

  • Walking
  • Stair-stepper machines
  • Low-impact aerobics

Alternatively, high-impact weight-bearing exercises include:

  • Jogging/running
  • Hiking
  • Dancing
  • Climbing stairs
  • Elliptical trainer

As with anything in life, choosing an exercise you enjoy increases the likelihood of sticking with it over time.

Just remember to consult with your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise routine.

Check out the articles below for more bone health tips.

*Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is an education partner of Amgen.

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