I cannot remember the last time I jumped a rope! It is a fun cardiovascular exercise indeed. I am adding fun activities to my weekly, exercise routine in 2025. My first bone density test was ‘normal’ and I am forever grateful.
As we age, we lose muscle and balance without a doubt.
In addition, inflammation (e.g., gluten sensitivity) breaks down our bones, calcium & magnesium deficits, medications (e.g., steroids, anti-depressants), estrogen loss, eating disorder (e.g., Anorexia Nervosa), and sedentary lifestyles are several reasons for loss of bone density.
Why wait to start losing muscle? or why wait to be diagnosed with Osteoporosis?
I am jumping rope again … It increases our heart rate, burns additional calories, improves coordination and balance, keeps our bones strong due to impact and it is fun and easy to do.
When jumping the rope, it is highly recommended to rest intermittently. For instance, I may want to jump for 60-90 seconds, rest for 30-60 seconds then repeat the sequence ten times. Start slow. Be gentle and kind as you build up the exercise routine.
Other recommendations include strength training, weight training, and squads. The suggested dosage for daily calcium intake is 800 mg. Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2 are highly recommended supplements to consider. Eat enough protein and ensure water intake has minerals. Decrease daily amount of stress and correct cellular inflammation.
Consult with your doctor if you are having orthopedic issues.
(Note, this is health information, not health advice)
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