How Can a Ball Build Bone Density and Increase Muscle for Those with Arthritis?
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The OsteoBall isometric exercise ball can increase your fitness level and works well for those with joint or arthritis pain.
 Aging causes loss in muscle and bone mass, making our bodies more susceptible to injury and fatigue. Exercise combats this loss, but can be difficult or painful for those with limited mobility, arthritis and other health conditions. The OsteoBall Bone Fitness Exerciser is a unique device that uses isometric resistive exercises, based on your own strength, to build muscle and bone mass
The Osteoball was developed by a doctor for patients with arthritis and joint trouble to assist them in exercising safely and easily without the use of weights or special machines. A vinyl ball with straps that deflates for storage and transport, the OsteoBall is used partially inflated, so the more pressure you use as you exercise, the more "iso-pressure" is given back by the ball. This avoids the danger of over-loading that can happen with weighted exercises and its associated strain and fatigue. The OsteoBall has a number of advantages over standard gym exercises for those with strength or mobility issues as:
- it can be used seated or standing
- it protects joints
- exercises can be done anywhere
- exercises are low or no impact
Each ball comes with a set of ten exercises that, performed for as little as ten minutes a day, have been show to begin building bone mass within two months. Three versions of OsteoBall are available: The OsteoBall Starter Kit, The OsteoBall Starter Kit - Sit Down Version, and The OsteoBall Deluxe Lifetime package.
Discount Alert: Gilbert Guide readers can get 10% off any OsteoBall by entering the code GILBERTGUIDE at checkout.
Refresher:The OsteoBall uses isometric exercises to help those with arthritis or joint issues build muscle and bone mass without weights.
Extra Credit: Learn the best ways to stay healthy and fit as you age in our Guide to Nutrition and Fitness and read advice for how to Adapt Your Workout as You Age.
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