Wellness Wednesday – Trainer Tip – 5 Bone Loading Activities to Increase Bone Density
If you want to increase Bone Density and Bone Mass, try these 5 simple activities to build strong healthy bones! Each activity focuses on building bone mass in the 3 areas most affected by bone density loss: the hips, spine and wrists.
1. Walking / Hiking
Low impact activity that strengthens the hips and spine.
2. Stair Climber
Medium impact activity that strengthens the hips and spine
3. Jumping Rope
Medium to high impact activity that strengthens the hips, spine and wrists.
4. Tennis / Pickleball
Medium to high impact activity that strengthens all areas affected by bone density loss.
5. Resistance Training
The top resistance training exercises to strengthen the areas most affected include leg press, squats, lunges, step ups, chest press, push-ups and shoulder press.