Many people experience bone loss. Some of the reasons include hormonal changes, aging, and inadequate supplement intake. Since we can’t avoid the process of aging, is there anything we can do to slow the progression of bone thinning? The answer is yes. With certain weight bearing exercises we can preserve our bone health and bone density.
The best weight bearing exercises are the ones that place stress on our bones. Bones adapt to stress that we put on them and just like any other muscle, by exercising your bones you make them stronger. Some of the best exercises include tai chi, yoga and brisk walking. Tai chi is very popular because it is not that strenuous on weakened bones. This particular exercise incorporates slow, graceful moves in order to build bone and coordination. It has been speculated that tai chi could slow down bone loss in premenopausal women. One study concluded that women who committed themselves to 45 minutes of this exercise (five days a week) slowed down their bone loss by three and a half times.
Another great bone strengthening exercise is yoga. This particular fitness regimen has the power to increase bone mineral density in a woman’s spine. And lastly, brisk walking offers many bone strengthening benefits. Brisk walking is one of the most popular exercises because it does not require costly gym memberships. Many women try to encourage at least one of their friends to join them, this way the fitness routine becomes more of a social time instead of a strenuous activity. Certain studies show that brisk walking for four hours a week can lower the chances of developing hip fractures. So if you want to preserve your bone health, try to incorporate one of these exercises into your daily routine.
Lauren B. Wallace
Author Bio
Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition.
Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies for antidepressants,
diet pills, and hoodia gordonii.
