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live in good health For Bone's Sake Keeping your bones healthy means more than drinking your milk—it means getting moving in all the right ways. Dr. Amy Franta of the Meriter Orthopedic Clinic recommends adding weight-bearing exercises to a healthy diet to help boost bone density at any age The workout: Running, jogging or walking The benefi t: Get on your feet and hoof it at a comfortable speed three to four times per week for more than 30 minutes, as pounding the pave- ment encourages bones to rebuild. The workout: Hand weights or resistance bands The benefi t: Any kind of resistance training is great for building bone. Mix in eight to 10 reps with a weight of your choice one to fi ve times week, and your bones will thank you. The workout: Yoga The benefi t: Yoga is great for maintaining strength and fl exibility, and for building balance and pre- venting falls later in life. Those with osteoporosis are advised to look to other activities to prevent injury. The workout: Jump rope The benefi t: Relive your glory days by jumping rope and the repeated hopping not only burns calories but helps rebuild bones. But if you have osteoporosis, experts recommend a less jarring exercises instead. 14 BRAVA Magazine May 2012