The Worst Exercise For Your Bones!

Great overview- I am not surprised at all with the conclusions of the these studies. The main points that you make at the end are what is important. We just need to get this info out to the younger population as I wish I had focused more on weights and resistance training earlier on.

Great info regarding the danger to long term bone health from swimming. Another sport that is even more detrimental to bone health is cycling. Elite cycling caused my osteoporosis at a relatively young age and led to multiple fractures. There are many studies highlighting this risk. One excellent study is titled: "Longitudinal Changes in Bone Mineral Density in Male Master Cyclists and Nonathletes". It showed that 89.5% of male elite masters cyclists developed osteopenia or osteoporosis. 😮

TY for your indepth information supported by your expert review of so many studies! I really like how you know how to dive into the studies and dissect whether they are truly accurate or not, and give thoughtful intelligent reasons why/why not. I'm going to keep watching your channel and check out your Masterclass. I've reversed ostopenia on my own, but I want to learn more and continue to do so.

i do both weights and swimming . i love it . never giving it up. and walking . and jane fonda tapes .

Another really informative and helpful clip. Big thanks, Dr Doug!🎉❤

What about Hiking for bone building

What about rowingmachine...is it good for osteoporoses?

Has skipping ever show promise of improving bone loss?

It’s a no brainer swimming will NOT increase bone density!!!!! However I like going for a swim at my club after my intensive weight training ! I’m 72 !!!!

How about strength training in the gym, is it better with free weights, like dead lifts or with a gym machine? How about bioidentical hrt for women? Thank you!

I have bone loss and inflammatory arthritis. I don't swim, but I do impact exercises in the water.

What should you Not do with a compression fracture in Lumbar spine.??

I have osteoporosis and I swim just about everyday even in winter,living in Florida. I use LARGE fins for resistance and do the breaststroke for one hour straight. No too fast, not too slow, just steady. Sometimes I flip over and swimming backwards, point is to consistently move against the resistance of the water. Switching up my arm movements also. It has helped me immensely. I also take all the vitamin supplements except calcium and eat a low carb diet. I am 66 and NOT on any medication because I took Bonita for about 6 months and my upper back teeth broke off, and when I went to the dentist he asked me if I was taking any osteoporosis medication. I stopped immediately after that and still had cracking teeth for a while after that. My doctor wanted me to try Prolia and of course I said NO. I had to have those 6 teeth removed and have a retainer now. I also exercise with resistance bands.

Love and appreciate your analysis of these studies. I don’t like the conclusions because I love to swim. My solution to this dilemma is jumping in the pool for a swim as my reward for doing the strength training exercises. 😊

A lot of therapist say don't use exercise machines that you flex, bend over or rotate. What do you think?

If your not suppose to bend over at all on weight machines or twist, how are you suppose to strengthen spine? Examples please, thank you? My hips are fine.

How bout red light therapy I been hearing bout??

I do aqua fit and my chiropractor says its a good thing.

Way too much analysis. Sorry. Just the interpretation please.