Weight bearing exercises are excellent for building strong, healthy bones! This is not news. Regular exercise promotes better health and reduces risks of being diagnosed with many diseases, including osteoporosis.

For most people, the words ‘regular exercise’ often brings to mind activities such as brisk walking or jogging. These activities are indeed beneficial for improving overall health, maintaining skeletal integrity, elevating the heart rate and for releasing toxins through perspiration.

However, few people realize that as we age strength training may prove to be more beneficial than aerobic exercises, especially for bone building.

Strength Training Works to Preserve Muscle Strength and Bone Density

For people aged 50 and above, strength training plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones. Continue reading →

Individuals with osteoporosis suffer from a weakening of their bones which can make them more susceptible to fractures. This weakening occurs when bone replacement does not keep pace with bone degeneration.

Ideally, this process would result in perfect replacement, however, as we age, for various reasons, this is often not the case. Genetic factors and lifestyle causes such as indulgent diets and lack of exercise contribute to bone density loss, which is termed osteoporosis.

When osteoporosis is diagnosed, medical practitioners will offer advice regarding steps individuals can take to help arrest the progress of the condition. However, doctors are acutely aware that many people will not take their advice regarding changes to lifestyle such as increased exercise and dietary changes. Continue reading →