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The web site below has a picture of each of the 4 exercises: leg press, chest press, core pull, deadlift. So I guess it's kind of like using gym weight machines. The way my instructor explained it to me is that the machine basically mimics the last part of several typical strength exercises you do. http://www.great-bones.com/Services.html It also shows exercises that you can do on the Power Plate. My instructor has me do things like squats, upright rows, small jumping jacks, curls while standing on the power plate as it vibrates. She will also have me put my forearms on the plate as it vibrates and my legs on the floor to do planks. The biodensity machine's first exercise you do is the chest press. Well, think about how far back your elbows are when you start a chest press. The biodensity machine starting position is that last bit before you reach full extension, where most of the strength work is believed to occur. You push forward as hard as you physically can and hold that position for 5 seconds. Leg press: same thing. Your starting position on the biodensity machine is that last bit of a leg press (or when you do squats) before full extension. Push as hard as you can and hold for 5 seconds. You are able to exert a force load many multiples of your own body weight and in a safer manner than you ever could with weights. Like I said, just yesterday I put a force load of 1,300+ lbs during leg press. Deadlift: same concept. Your starting position is that last bit of a deadlift before you are fully upright. You start with your legs slightly bent and then drive upward as hard as you can and hold that for 5 second. Core Pull: You might not be able to see in the picture, but your legs are strapped down with a belt for that one. You push up with your legs and pull down with your arms at the same time as hard as you can. Hold for 5 seconds. |
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bioidentical hormones, bisphosphonates, bone loss, osteopenia, osteoporosis |
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