tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570444556412067335.post4741224564790491976..comments2023-06-08T04:37:05.959-07:00Comments on Throwing my Weight Around: More Crabbinessactor momma throwerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10228263934984004597noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570444556412067335.post-50975500683162365482012-07-03T22:17:34.971-07:002012-07-03T22:17:34.971-07:00Hi Mona,
As an exercise physiologist myself, I can...Hi Mona,<br />As an exercise physiologist myself, I can confirm what Steven said about bone density problems in cyclists. The issue is that their exercise is non-weight bearing and non-impact. Despite the volume of exercise, it doesn't create the loads on skeleton necessary to maintain or increase bone density. <br />As for the "crab" who always seems to dis what you do, I always say "nothin' wrong with bein' strong!" I don't have any research at hand comparing bone density of Pilates exerciser vs strength exercisers--such research is likely very hard to conduct given the confounding variables. However, one of my respected colleagues who has studied oxygen consumption of yoga and Pilates has found that it is more like moderate cardio than strength exercise. That is, it can meet the scientific definitions for cardio if done long enough and challenging enough. And the "getting bulky" misconception continually makes me want to scream.<br />Thanks for your post! Teresa Merrick, Bellevue, NEUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032822600947822989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570444556412067335.post-3651089678860122312012-07-03T11:26:42.209-07:002012-07-03T11:26:42.209-07:00I am serious about the "to each their own&quo...I am serious about the "to each their own" thing concerning exercise....It doesn't matter what I bring up in regard to health...this particular crab in my life ALWAYS cut down what I do.<br /><br />:)actor momma throwerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228263934984004597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570444556412067335.post-81757304351819262172012-07-03T11:22:39.800-07:002012-07-03T11:22:39.800-07:00I'm a broad-shouldered Pilates junkie, Mona. ...I'm a broad-shouldered Pilates junkie, Mona. Pilates helped me rehabilitate from a herniated disc--it's the best for spinal health and core strength. I went to physical therapy and then used a book called "Pilates for Men."<br /><br />But will Pilates maintain bone mass, especially in women who are prone to osteoporosis? Probably not as well as weight-bearing exercise. Your spine has to support serious mass to maintain its strength, or it will atrophy.<br /><br />I once read that many marathon cyclists suffer from osteoporosis. "WHAT? They ride several hundred miles a week, have the lungs of an elephant and they have osteoporosis?" Many do, because they sweat out huge amounts of calcium which they do not replenish, AND while they have legs of steel, their spines do not support their bodies while they bike. <br /><br />Endurance mountain-bikers do not seem to suffer from this as much, as they must muscle their bikes through rocky trails.Steve Levitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08026203114602812659noreply@blogger.com