January 2020 Bone Health Alert
Regular exercise is important for good bone health! Activities as simple as walking or running, can help your bones. However, it is important to note that the higher-impact activities the greater the effect on your bones. For example, jogging or fast-paced aerobics will do more to strengthen bone than a leisurely walk. In addition, only those bones that are directly involved in the exercise will benefit. For example, walking or running protects the bones in your lower body, such as lower back, hips and knees. It is suggested that a well-rounded strength training program, which works all the major muscle groups can benefit almost all of your bones. Of particular focus are exercises which target bones of the hips, spine, wrists, and ribs. Why? Because these are the sites that most commonly involve fractures. Furthermore, resistance workouts, which improve your strength and stability, reduce the chances of falls, which can lead to fractures. |
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