Sports Nutrition and TrainingExercise, Nutrition, and Healthy Bones

PowerBar : Sports Nutrition and TrainingExercise, Nutrition, and Healthy Bones:

"Studies suggest that higher-impact, weight-bearing sports and activities prior to and during puberty seem to be most effective at building stronger bones. Activities that involve jumping are particularly useful. Thus, a key strategy for helping to ensure a lifetime of strong bones is to maximize bone mineral density during the adolescent growth spurt and in early adulthood by encouraging regular participation in a variety of physical activities and sports."

And later:

"Fortunately, exercise seems to have a positive effect on bone mass throughout the adult years. Most studies of the relationship between exercise and bone mineral density have been conducted in women because they have a greater risk of suffering a bone fracture with age in comparison to men. The studies suggest that whether you walk, jog, or run, these weight-bearing exercises tend to have a positive impact on bone mass. And this seems to be true for women before and after menopause. Progressive resistance training using lifts that load the hip and back may be even more effective for building bone mineral density in premenopausal and postmenopausal women"

So get out there and go for a walk. Have no time? Combine walking with other activities. For instance, Walk to the store instead of driving. Or Walk to the post office. You will get more done, and help your bones at the same time!