Children, adolescents, young adults: frequent variety of activity to include impact exercise, especially jumping
Middle to older adult without osteoporosis:
Weight bearing exercise 3-4 times per week, 30-45 min; Strength training 2-3 times per week on alternate days, 20-30 min; balance exercises
Any age with established osteoporosis:
Weight bearing 3-4 times per week, up to 45 minutes; Strength training initially with supervision, then 2-3 times per week on alternate days; balance exercises; safe movement instruction