Ep 44: Getting Good Bones - The Holly Perkins Health Podcast | Lyssna här

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