Want to Protect Your Bones? Build Muscle

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, half of all Americans over the age of 50 are at risk of breaking a bone. In fact, an astonishing 10 million people in the United States live with osteoporosis, and another 44 million have diminished bone density. With numbers like this, every adult should be worried about their bone health.

If you are trying to protect your bones or improve your bone health, you have probably spent some time thinking about calcium supplements and other things that can help. However, most people overlook the most important part of improving bone health: building muscle.

Bones are Living Tissue

Muscles Create the Right Kind of Stress to Protect Your Bones

As you know, our muscles attach to our bones. Some muscles attach directly to the bone, while others use tendons. When we flex our muscles in specific ways, they put tension on the bones. In return, the bones go through processes to become stronger so that they can handle a little more stress the next time.

What Kind of Exercise Can Build Bones

Many people who are concerned about bone health begin walking as exercise. Walking has many benefits for mental and physical health, but it does not create enough tension to improve bone density. Instead, it’s important to include exercise that requires more work from your muscles. 

You might walk up the stairs, lift light weights, or complete bodyweight exercises. Yoga can also be an incredible exercise for bone, muscle, and mental health. I created the Bone Builder System specifically to help people grow their muscles, strengthen their bones, and improve their lives.