my complete workout

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I don't run at all on the stairs. I walk up and down while kind of working/emphasizing my muscles in different ways. Running down the stairs is way too easy for me and doesn't seem to use my muscles as much.

[mimitabby]

I don't run either. I go up to a fast walk. If i run, i get sweaty... I'm at work. and i go up and down and up and down. Remember the down is good for building bone density.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Remember the down is good for building bone density.

Can you elaborate on that concept, Mimi? I don't do weight training, so anything that helps bone density would be great! Tell me more! Why would going down stairs be better for bone density than going up stairs??

[SadieKate]

There are studies that show that impact is important for building bone density. Running, jumping jacks, etc. For example, mountain bikers have fewer bone density problems than road bikers. Weight lifting typically doesn't involve any kind of joint impact.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Good bone density news for stair climbers AND bikers:
http://www.mhmhhealthwise.com/librar...20your%20bones

[SadieKate]

http://www.beezodogsplace.com/Pages/...s-Cycling.html

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

http://www.beezodogsplace.com/Pages/...s-Cycling.html

Good info- thanks! I guess stair climbing would fit in with the hiking as recommended activity.
Weird advice at the end though, of "hunching over" and complaining of aches to your doctor so that the insurance will more likely pay for your bone scan!

[mimitabby]

http://www.beezodogsplace.com/Pages/...s-Cycling.html

I just saw these articles, THanks Lisa and SadieKate

to add to the title of this thread, I can now do pushups.