Comments on: For stronger bones — jump!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:54:15 +0000

Well, if anyone needs some inspiration to start ‘em hopping, I recommend watching these gals- they call themselves the Firecrackers.
(Not to worry; totally G-rated.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2WK44cH2J0&feature=related

Truly amazing and fun!
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By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:44:03 +0000

Would a pogo stick work? There’s still impact. Or a mini-trampoline? Just curious.
I only mention dance classes because it would keep the downstairs neighbors from complaining and because very often local groups sponsor “senior”-type fun dance classes at the Y and so forth. Just applying the sugar-coated pill theory to the research, I guess.
But then I have sort of a dance background, so to me this is just a good excuse for more dancing at my age.
Maybe this is the video you need: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbAsyoGnUSk
(Do you remember this tune?)
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By: I R A Darth Aggie

I R A Darth Aggie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:50:57 +0000

what do you suppose they did to get the mice to jump?

Attached electrodes to their testicles and…do I really have to draw you a picture??

By: Cynthia Yockey

Cynthia Yockey — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:32:51 +0000

Lynne,

From the Japanese mouse study, it seemed like seven jumps a day would be enough to make a positive difference. I suppose if you really get into it all you need is a jump rope and — at my age — an industrial strength support garment, if you catch my drift. I wonder if there’s a YouTube of someone singing, “The Bunny Hop”? Because it’s more fun to hop to a silly tune.

Cynthia

By: Lynne

Lynne — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:01:21 +0000

I seem to recall hearing back in the 80′s that very early studies showed that ballet dancers scored really high in bone density. This would certainly explain those findings.
Maybe folks could get their hopping done just by joining a dance class. Doesn’t have to be ballet; could be jazz or modern. They hop, too.
More fun than hopping alone.
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