A 64-year-old client tells the ACE certified Personal Trainer that they have been diagnosed with osteoporosis by their physician. What is the BEST exercise to emphasize for the client?
A.
Emphasize leg strength with abduction adduction, leg extension, and leg curl.
B.
Recommend that they increase calcium intake per day and begin to strengthen their core and cardiovascular fitness.
C.
Add balance training to reduce fall risk, and incorporate short intervals of rowing and step aerobics.
D.
Emphasize resistance training and weight-bearing aerobic activity such as treadmill walking and stair climbing.
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