Thirty minutes, four times a week is all the National Osteoporosis Foundation is asking of people's leisure time in order to stay healthy. Sounds pretty reasonable, right? According to a recent poll, an estimated 60% of adults aged 18 and older report they do incorporate some bone strengthening, weight-bearing exercise into their free time. A good way to start might be as simple as walking with friends during your lunch hour, attempting the long haul up the stairs, or an afternoon break spent getting weeds out of the garden. Other activities geared toward working bones and muscles against the forces of bone breaking gravity include:

As with any new exercise program, please consult with your physician before starting.