Strengthen Your Bones And Fight Osteoporosis

Fight osteoporosis with our resistance training techniques.

Often called a silent disease, osteoporosis is chronic and typically painless – until an unexpected fall suddenly results in a fracture. Osteoporosis can have long-term effects on the spine, resulting in shrinkage or the conspicuous ‘dowagers hump’.

Vitamin D, calcium supplements and prescription medications can help manage bone loss, but regular exercise is also essential. Knowing the right type of exercise that can increase bone mineral density (BMD) is vital to preventing, managing, or even reversing the effects of osteoporosis.

Is walking enough?

Walking is considered a ‘weight-bearing’ exercise because you carry your own weight against the force of gravity. Walking has been recommended for decades to help prevent and treat osteoporosis and osteopenia (a potential precursor to osteoporosis). Yet, current research suggests that your bones may need more, as walking alone will not prevent bone loss as effectively as more rigorous weightbearing exercises, such as jogging or aerobics.

However, because these high-impact workouts can increase the risk of injury, falls and fractures, they are not ideal for many people with advanced bone loss, joint pain or certain heart conditions.

Fortunately, resistance exercise can fortify bones better than walking.muscles, it improves coordination and balance, adding vital protection against falls and fractures.

Resistance Exercise