Bone Density and Resistance Training
Exercise makes our muscles stronger and more functional, it improves our mental health and assists with a healthy sleep pattern, but what about our bones?
Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain and improve bone health. Exercise helps to keep the bones strong and resilient.
Here are a few benefits of exercise for bone-health:
Increased Bone Density: Resistance training and weight bearing movement stimulates the bones to become stronger through promoting bone growth.
Enhanced Muscle Strength: Strong muscles provide crucial support to your bones, reducing the risk of fractures and falls.
Improved Coordination and Balance: Regular and targeted exercise improves these two factors which reduces the risk of falls and helps us to be more stable.
Joint Health: Exercise lubricates the joints and allows them to stay a strong shock absorber.
Finally, Osteoporosis Prevention: Regular exercise in both younger and later years helps to prevent the degradation of the bones over time.
Exercise has a multitude of benefits and maintaining bone strength is very important as it forms our body’s structure.