Your bones are the foundation that keeps you active and vibrant as you age, so making sure they're strong is essential not only for living a life you love but also for staying healthy and resilient for years to come! After losing my mom at 76 from complications from vertebrae fractures, I committed myself to empowering women like you to maintain strong, healthy bones at every stage of life.

In this episode, I dive into the science and research on bone health and break down the top ways to help prevent osteoporosis. I also share tips on how to adjust your workouts to support bone density and reveal the surprising truth between your nutrition and bone health. Whether you're managing osteopenia, have a family history of osteoporosis, or simply want to age with strength and confidence, this episode is for you!

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Topics Covered:

• What is osteopenia?
• Why progressive resistance is the key to bone health
• How to determine if your workout is effective for getting good bones
• Three tips for bone-building strength training
• Adding an impact exercise practice to your week
• The truth about nutrition for your bone health
• Foods with high naturally occurring calcium

Resources Mentioned:

• Listen to the first 43 episodes of Holly Perkins Health Podcast HERE
• Episode 25: What Happened When I Got a DEXA Scan
• See the research on the management of osteoporosis HERE
• See the research on the effects of one year of resistance training on muscular strength and bone density in elderly women HERE
• See the research on the effects of progressive resistance training on bone density HERE
• See the research on the role of vigorous exercise in osteoporosis prevention HERE
• See the research on Osteopenia HERE
• See the research on osteoblast-osteoclast interactions HERE
• Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blog

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