Stronger Bones, Stronger You: How Resistance Training Improves Bone Density
If you are a woman reading this, you will have read/heard often to exercise for weight management, heart health, or mental wellbeing. But one crucial benefit that doesn’t get enough attention, especially as we age is how resistance training strengthens our bones. Lifting weights does far more than build muscle, it actively helps protect your bones from weakening as you age. Why Bone Density Matters Our bones aren’t static, they’re living tissue. Up until around age 30, we’re naturally building bone faster than we lose it. But after that, especially during and after menopause, bone breakdown can outpace bone building, leading to osteopenia or osteoporosis , conditions that make bones fragile and more likely to break. For women, the risk is even higher due to hormonal shifts, particularly the drop in estrogen after menopause, which accelerates bone loss. That’s where resistance training comes in. How Resistance Training Improves Bone Density Bones Respond To Load . Your bones adapt ...
