How to build strong bones | The importance of weight bearing exercise

Last week I introduced the idea of bone health and why it is so important to look after your bones. Today I explain one of the main ways you can put this into practice and that is through weight bearing exercise. This is a hugely important part of looking after your bones and can prevent bone issues later in life.

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References

Healthy Bones Australia
https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/your-bone-health/exercise-bone-health/

The Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Bone Density in Osteoporotic Patients
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6323511/

Effects of Resistance Exercise on Bone Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6279907/

Effects of weight-bearing exercise on bone health in girls: a meta-analysis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23754172/

0:00 Intro
0:40 What is weight bearing exercise?
1:10 Benefits of weight bearing exercise
2:21 Peak bone density
4:24 Conclusion