Groundbreaking Science on Bone Health (Your Genes Are Not Your Fate) | Belinda Beck
Good Life Project
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Strengthening Bones: The Role of Resistance Training
This chapter emphasizes the critical importance of resistance training for individuals with osteopenia or osteoporosis, highlighting the benefits of heavy lifting in improving bone density while ensuring safety measures are in place. It discusses the findings from the Lift More study, which demonstrated significant gains in bone health for participants engaging in high-load resistance training. Additionally, the chapter explores myths around women's weightlifting and the complexities of calcium and vitamin D's roles in maintaining bone health, alongside discussions on medications and hormone replacement therapy.
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