Smart Strength Training Podcast

← Smart Strength Training Podcast29 Jul · 19 min

Training for increased bone mass - Everything you need to know

Training for increased bone mass - Everything you need to know29 Jul19 min

<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>I talk about why most bone mass is genetically fixed, what the newest research actually shows about resistance and impact training, and why the real goal is preventing falls, not only chasing bone density increases.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 – Intro: why I'm covering bone mass now</p><p>00:57 – Why 80% of your bone mass is already set by genetics and childhood<br />03:36 – What actually works: resistance vs. impact vs. low-impact activity<br />06:35 – Breaking down the Lift More study results<br />11:07 – Why preventing falls matters more than chasing bone density<br />16:04 – DEXA scans and my closing takeaway</p><p><br /></p><p>If you want to help integrate high and moderate load training, as well as jumps and plyos, into your training, check out my website for information about my online personal training:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.andyvincentpt.com/work-with-me" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>andyvincentpt.com</strong></a></p>