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Can exercise increase bone density?
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I am in my early 30's and I understand that weight bearing exercises are good for bone strength and density when you are younger. Can I continue to build bone strength and bone mass at my age or I have I missed the boat? -
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Lillian Bull
Exercise Physiologist
Lillian Bull is an Exercise Physiologist with Active Partnerships, a private practice in Mosman, Sydney. Lillian has been working in the health and fitness industry … View Profile
Women generally reach their peak bone mass around 30 yrs and then experience a gradual age-related decline in bone density from about 40yrs (~0.5%/yr). Factors that can accelerate bone loss include menopause, an inactive lifestyle, lacking vitamin D and calcium in the diet, and some medications.
It is important that healthy adults engage in regular resistance training and moderate-high impact exercise so that sufficient strain is placed on the skeletal system to promote bone formation and reduce bone resorption, thereby preserving, or even improving bone density. Other benefits of exercise training include an increase in muscle mass and strength, improved balance and proprioception, and increase in fitness and function.
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