Weight train for optimum bone health: Workout World
Older Australians seeking to maintain bone strength and help prevent osteoporosis should consider resistance training exercises, such as lifting weights, as part of their regular exercise regime, according to fitness equipment specialist retailer, Workout World .
The sports and fitness franchise's director Mark Garrahy says studies* have indicated that resistance training (or ‘strength training’), which can involve strength machines or free weights, can have a positive effect on overall bone health and help prevent osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become fragile and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures than in normal bone.
“For older Australians, these types of exercises, which have been shown to improve co-ordination and balance, are particularly useful for reducing the number of falls and to improve general physical health.”
“Research also illustrates that the strong muscle contractions required to move a heavy weight place stress or 'strain' on the bone that the muscles are attached to. When bone feels a 'strain' repeatedly (as also happens in regular exercise training) it responds by increasing bone mass so as to become stronger.
“Weight lifting can also be beneficial for targeting specific muscle groups around the hip, spine and arms.
“Because everyday activities do not produce enough 'strain' to change bone mass, resistance exercises need to be increased as the body adapts to each new level. This can be achieved by increasing the resistance, increasing the number of repetitions and changing the exercise so that a new strain pattern begins.”
Workout World retail franchise recommends that anyone who is considering resistance exercises as part of their regular exercise routine should consult their doctor or physiotherapist regarding which exercises are suitable. Workout World stores stock a comprehensive range of strength training equipment including free weights, free weight accessories and strength machines, catering for a wide array of fitness levels and budgets. Our professional sales team will ensure you make an educated buying decision to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Did you know…
Every eight minutes, someone is admitted to an Australian hospital with an osteoporotic fracture. This is expected to rise to every 3 - 4 minutes by the year 2021, as Australia’s population ages and the number of osteoporotic fractures increase.
*Osteoporosis Australia: - 'Exercise & Fracture Prevention - A Guide For Consumers’ based on 'Patient Handouts' by Professor Maria A Fiatarone Singh first published in Medicine Today in February 2007 (Medicine Today 2007; 8(2):61-64) and in March 2007 (Medicine Today 2007; 8 (3):69-74). 08.07.2008
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