Bone Health: Osteoporosis

Have you been told you have osteoporosis ? It’s never too late to focus on your bone health!

• What is osteoporosis: a disease where bones become weak and brittle

• Who is affected : ~24% women and 5% men >65 years old

• Why is this important: increases fracture risk !

• What can you do? Resistance and Impact activities: performed 2-4 x/ week at moderate - high intensity : bone tissue responds to mechanical load through muscle contraction (resistance training) and impact forces

• Fun Examples: jumping rope, step aerobics, dancing, tennis, hiking, stair climbing, running

— CDC and Moreira 2014