Can you really strengthen bones?

Yes!

You may or may not be able to turn around the diagnosis (I have seen it!)

But either way, improving:

the way you move

reaction times

balance

strength

mobility

Will all help to prevent falling, correct yourself when you trip and recover better if you do!

What I see all the time is people’s confidence in their own body improve when they strength train

So what can you do?

Weight bearing exercise – this includes walking and any exercise where you are bearing your own body weight (as long as you’re not underweight)

Whole body strengthening exercises to help muscles and bones get strong

Exercises to improve balance, co ordination and posture

Taking Vitamin D

Eating foods with plenty of calcium such as dairy products; green leafy vegetables; nuts and seeds and fish

Oestrogen plays a big part in bone health. Which is why if you’re menopausal or post menopausal, you need to be even more aware of bone health