July Series: Exercise For Your Bones

Certain types of exercise can increase muscle mass, which in turn enhances strength, muscle control, balance and coordination.

Good balance and coordination can mean the difference between falling - and suffering a fracture - and staying on your feet.

Strong evidence shows that regular physical activity can reduce falls from nearly a third in older adults at high risk of falling.

You know exercise is good for your heart. You know exercise is good for your muscles. And exercise is good for your bones. Exercise is essential.

All exercises for bone strength have one or more of the following attributes:

• They provide resistance

• They are weight-bearing

• They provide impact

• They're higher-velocity

• They involve sudden changes of direction

• They help improve your balance

IF you are not exercising for your bones, now is the time to get started. Register for my online group complimentary for 1 week.

Your Health Coach, Christine!