Prioritize lifting heavy sh*t! What should you do to remodel your bones and improve bone mineral density? Heavy resistance training, of course! Research shows that lifting heavy sh*t (to put it in scientific terms) is especially beneficial for strengthening cortical bone- the dense outer surface of bone that makes up nearly 80% of your skeleton. Women are more prone to Osteoporosis and I came across a study I found very alarming:
The Framingham Disability Study reported that:
40% of women between the ages of 55 & 64
45% of women between the ages of 65 & 74
65% of women between the ages of 75 & 84
Could all NOT do one thing….they could not lift 10 pounds! It’s never too late to start! Let me repeat that, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START! Men, I’m talking to you, too! Strength training helps us train for better functionality and helps us train for LIFE. This means placing enough force upon any given area of your body, essentially asking it to fail or almost fail, in order to create an adaptation- not just going through the motions. In this case failure is a positive thing! Now that’s HEAVY sh*t. -Coach Tish
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