ESSENTIALS 6: BONE HEALTH
#6.4 Tips for good bone health
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- Have a well-balanced exercise programme including strength and resistance; some impact training (whether high or low) for cardiovascular benefits, mobility and flexibility
- Strengthen our bone tissue; we need to create a stress on the bones by pulling on muscles and tendons with appropriate activities
- Strength and resistance training; this can be with weights, resistance bands and weight bearing activities
- Activities such as aerobic classes, step classes, dancing, hiking and skipping are beneficial
- Higher impact activities such as jogging, running and sports such as football, athletics etc are beneficial if appropriate
- General housework, carrying shopping, DIY and gardening can also be good!
- Regular movement is essential, not just formal exercise. So try and incorporate as much activity into your day as you can.
- Get your Vitamin D! Get outside!