24.2.08

Bone Up

"What comes around goes around" Britney Spears, Showdown

Guess who 80% of the suffers of osteoporosis are? Anyone, anyone? Unfortunately, if you guessed women, you're right. That number is staggering.

Guess what the Osteoporosis Foundation recommends as a preventative measure against osteoporsis? Anyone, anyone? If you guessed weight training, you're spot on! And that is fantastic.

Get a headstart on that condition though by starting to weight training early enough in life so you don't have to worry about osteoporosis. But if that's not an option (late bloomers, you know who you are!) you can still increase the strength of your bones by increasing bone density. All is not lost!

If you are a women concerned about otsteoporosis, pick up some weights. If you are a women concerned about her overall health, pick up some weights. If you are a women wanting to lose body fat....well, 'm sure you get the idea. Here's one you may not be expecting: If there's a woman in your life who's health you care about...encourage HER to pick up weights. (Ok, men...you can be included in this one, too)

Who have you encouraged today?

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