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.
Answer: D