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weight-bearing exercise
UK/ˈweɪtˌbeərɪŋ ˈɛksəsaɪz/US/ˈweɪtˌbɛrɪŋ ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/WEIGHT·bear·ing EX·er·cise
Physical activities in which bones and muscles bear the body's weight, useful for improving bone density and preventing osteoporosis.
Examples
“Doctors recommend weight-bearing exercise to help prevent bone loss in older adults.”
“Walking and stair-climbing are simple forms of weight-bearing exercise.”
“Incorporating weight-bearing exercises can reduce the risk of fractures later in life.”
Band 8 sentence
“In addition to cardiovascular activities, clinicians recommend regular weight-bearing exercise to maintain bone mineral density in ageing populations.”
Collocations
- perform weight-bearing exercise
- benefits of weight-bearing exercise
Word family
Common mistakes
weight exercise→weight-bearing exercise
bearing weight exercise→weight-bearing exercise
exercise for weight→weight-bearing exercise
Say it for a higher band
5do weight training→6lift weights→7+weight-bearing exercise
Synonyms
resistance exercise
Easily confused
resistance training
“Resistance training using bands can improve muscle strength and is often part of rehabilitation.”
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