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September 17, 2008 Making gravity work for youPosted: 10:17 AM ET
By Dr. Sanjay Gupta This week, I did a series of pieces about how astronauts stay fit in space. Sure, it was fascinating to be strapped into a system of pulleys and harnesses that effectively simulate weightlessness. It was interesting to be pulled up to a vertical treadmill or eZLS – the enhanced zero gravity locomotion system. And, yes, I got to be an astronaut for a day, experiencing firsthand what it may feel like to exercise in space. (watch video) The message for the rest of us is to embrace gravity. In addition to your aerobic exercise, which you should do most days of the week, add some axial load to your routine. And, this is a message for everyone, especially women in their 40s and 50s who will have to deal with menopause. Pick up some dumbbells, park yourself under a bench press or learn how to use a cable system. It’s good for your health and for your bones. Are you doing something to make gravity benefit your body? Editor's Note: Medical news is a popular but sensitive subject rooted in science. We receive many comments on this blog each day; not all are posted. Our hope is that much will be learned from the sharing of useful information and personal experiences based on the medical and health topics of the blog. We encourage you to focus your comments on those medical and health topics and we appreciate your input. Thank you for your participation. Posted by: Dr. Sanjay Gupta - CNN Chief Medical Correspondent |
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest stories from CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and the CNN Medical Unit producers. They'll share news and views on health and medical trends -- info that will help you take better care of yourself and the people you love. Editor's Note
Medical news is a popular but sensitive subject rooted in science. We receive many comments on this blog each day; not all are posted. Our hope is that much will be learned from the sharing of useful information and personal experiences based on the medical and health topics of the blog. We encourage you to focus your comments on those medical and health topics and we appreciate your input. Thank you for your participation. @sanjayguptacnn: http://twitpic.com/p6jk0 - saw this at the memorial, outside fort hood. worth reading. "Friends, unforgotten"
Updated: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:04:27 +0000 @sanjayguptacnn: just wanted to thank all of you out in twitterland. I may hit a million followers today. wow... thanks for riding along on the journey.
Updated: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:48:41 +0000 @sanjayguptacnn: heard the most stunning description of what happened inside ft hood. the person I interviewed was shot 3 times. cnn, 10p. #forthood
Updated: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:46:04 +0000 @sanjayguptacnn: off to ft hood. the stories I have heard are remarkable -- as a doctor and reporter. watch interviews with the survivors tonight - cnn, 10p.
Updated: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:18:28 +0000 @sanjayguptacnn: biked 8 miles and then ran 4. repeat. ugh! this brick training @sacca recommends is going to hurt...
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