Boning up on exercise
MANILA, Philippines - Studies show that women who exercise have higher bone density and lower risk of having osteoporosis. According to the Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina, weight lifting and strength-powered exercises optimize calcium absorption. The area where pressure is applied most has greater density than other body parts. There is a direct relationship between muscles and bones — more muscle means higher bone density. Strength-training is said to help increase bone density focusing on strength and muscles. Muscles are attached to bones; therefore, when muscles do work, it directly affects the bones.
There are exercises that could help in strengthening the body’s frame. According to the Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University in Canada, the body weakens if it is not engaged in physical activities. Studies have shown that strength-trained athletes have higher bone density than other athletes.
Weight lifting and weight-bearing exercises are some of the activities that can help increase bone density in areas where pressure is applied to most muscles of the body. Other physical activities also matter, but they only focus on certain body parts. Tennis, for example, centers on the arm muscles, thus strengthening the forearms. Dumbbells are the easiest form of weight lifting: Arm curls, arm raises and bench presses are only some routines you can do with them. Adding weights to exercise amplifies bone density and calcium absorption.
Help the body’s calcium absorption through strength-powered exercises, stretching the bones, and strengthening muscles. Giving power to muscles helps protect the bones better. Complement exercise and strength training with drinking milk like Nesvita Pro-Bone Protection. With two glasses a day, it provides more than 100 percent of daily calcium needs at a better taste and price. It is a low-fat milk with calcilock, a unique combination of calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin C which helps strengthen the bones.
