Osteoporosis is a common condition that results in weakened and brittle bones as well as a difficulty to keep current bone density strong.
In the human body, bones naturally go through a process of absorption and renewal. With this condition, the older bone cannot keep up with this cycle, resulting in continuous weakening over time. This makes it difficult for bones to not only regenerate but to build and maintain strength.
There are many causes as to why this can begin happening in the body. The most common are age, hormones, vitamin deficiency, smoking, alcohol, autoimmune diseases and disorders.
Although some of these happen outside of our control, there are ways that this condition can be prevented and improved over time.
Begin by focusing on lifestyle factors including a decrease in smoking and alcohol use, eating a vitamin rich diet that contains vitamin D and calcium and adding strength training into a weekly routine. These practices will help to increase bone density and decrease the risk of further damage and injury.
As a strength coach, I’m an advocate for the many benefits strength training offers—mentally, physically, and from a health standpoint. It plays a key role in preventing unwanted chronic diseases and improving overall well-being.
Using resistance/strength training as a way to put (good) stress on your body and bones will result in a higher production of bone tissue that is lost over time with osteoporosis.
In older demographics with or without this condition, falls and lack of balance is a huge risk. Using strength training as a way to build stability throughout the body as well as muscle mass will help to not only reduce falls but increase recovery if an accident does occur.
*Strong muscles lead to strong bones
* Look at training as a way to keep the strength you already have but also mitigate injury and disease.
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