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Does shaking aid bone disease?

Dear Dr. Donohue • I am a woman in her mid-60s who's been told that she's on the verge of osteoporosis. My doctor told me to take calcium, vitamin D and do weight-bearing exercise. I joined a gym. It has a machine that transfers to the body vibrations that are supposed to help osteoporosis. What do you think of this? And what does "weight-bearing" mean? — H.A.

Get buff, not broke

The poor man’s gym works as well as the rich man’s gym if you’re putting the same work in.

Wayne L. Westcott: Slower repetitions get better results

Our research with strength-training speed has demonstrated 50 percent better results with slower repetitions compared with faster repetitions.

Too Good To Be True? A History Of Failed Fitness Gadgets

Last week, the shoe company Skechers was forced to pay a $40 million fine for fraudulent claims related to their 'Shape-Ups' shoe line. Advertisements for the fitness shoe claimed that its uneven sole would tone leg muscles and help wearers lose weight.

Park Ridge Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2012

Submissions for Community Calendar are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. Agenda City of Park Ridge: The following meetings take place in City Hall, 505 Butler Place, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda, call City ...