Sarah and Laurel talk all about what kinds of exercise are indicated by research to improve bone density, and almost more importantly: what isn’t (including yoga).
We also discuss:
- What is bone density and how do we measure it
- Why women are at more risk for fracture than men, especially following menopause
- How to interpret DEXA scan results and its relationship to fracture risk
- What lifestyle and medical factors can contribute to bone density loss (osteopenia and osteoporosis)
- Why so many people believe that yoga can improve or reverse osteoporosis
- How an often-repeated yet very flawed study convinced a lot of people that claim about yoga
- How the media coverage of this study contributed to the problem
- How heavy weight training and impact training are proven to improve bone density
- What other exercises may or may not possess the necessary qualities to improve bone density
12-Minute Daily Yoga Regimen Reverses Bone Loss
Video of women doing LIFTMOR Intervention
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