Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is known as a silent disease, and most people are unaware of it until they suffer a fracture. Shockingly, one in two women in the UK will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture after the age of 50.
Osteoporosis literally means ‘Porous Bones’. There are over 200 bones in the body so we need to look after them! Bone loss becomes rapid in the first few years following menopause when we stop producing oestrogen and our bone calcium levels decrease.
If it's possible we need to work on increasing our bone bank by being as active as possible and engaging in weight-bearing activities before the menopausal years are upon us.
If you know you have osteoporosis it's highly likely you would've had a DEXA scan it is quick and precise and measures your bone mass. If you do know that osteoporosis is in your family this would be an indication that you would be at higher risk to get yourself.
So the question is what type of exercise will stimulate bone growth? After 10 minutes of repetitive exercise, the bone will stop responding for an example running/brisk walking. So we need to look at different ways to strengthen our bones with strength training and loaded activities .
I have osteoporosis in my family so I'm very mindful of this in my training. I have had significant results while training people with this condition which has led to a more mobile and pain-free body
“I have been having one-to-one weekly sessions with Georgia for several months.
I am finding I have a lot more confidence in moving, my body is improving and becoming stronger. I had an accident in which I fractured vertebrae and my wrist which is when I discovered I had osteoporosis. I have been able to get myself out of the bath for the first time since the accident since I've been training with Georgia and not in pain anymore, it’s wonderful,I would highly recommend her”.
