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Train Hard to Slow Bone Loss
American women sustain more than 1.5 million fractures every year– particularly to bones in the wrist, spine, and hips. Even young athletic women with unstable reproductive hormones are prone to fractures. In women after menopause, fractures related to low bone density cause disability, incredible pain, and even death.
Bone researchers stress the importance of “banking bone” while you’re young– building as much bone as possible between ages 8-30. Bone baking will buffer the effects of gradual bone loss during the rest of your life. You can’t do much about your peak bone density if you’re older than 25 or 30. But, you can prevent further bone loss.
German researchers found that post-menopausal women involved in a two-year program involving running, aerobics, jumping, strength training, and diet counseling maintained bone mass while control subjects continued less back pain. The study showed that it is never too late to begin a program that promotes bone health.
Bone researchers stress the importance of “banking bone” while you’re young– building as much bone as possible between ages 8-30. Bone baking will buffer the effects of gradual bone loss during the rest of your life. You can’t do much about your peak bone density if you’re older than 25 or 30. But, you can prevent further bone loss.
German researchers found that post-menopausal women involved in a two-year program involving running, aerobics, jumping, strength training, and diet counseling maintained bone mass while control subjects continued less back pain. The study showed that it is never too late to begin a program that promotes bone health.
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