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I Exercised My Entire Life. Then I Was Diagnosed with Osteopenia.
Meet Bettye Ellison. She’s always exercised, so an osteopenia diagnosis caught her completely off guard. Here’s what she learned about bone health and how she changed her approach to build stronger bones.
Exercises to Avoid with Osteoporosis (And What to Do Instead)
If you have osteoporosis, you've been told to "be careful" but no one tells you what that actually means. Here's exactly which movements to avoid, why they're risky, and what to do instead, based on BoneFit specialist training and the 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines.
After My Mom's Hip Fracture, I Did BoneFit Training. Here's What Every Person With Osteoporosis Should Know.
Most osteoporosis patients leave their doctor with a prescription and no plan. Here are five things I learned from completing BoneFit specialist training, including why walking alone isn't enough, and what actually builds bone.
Why Walking Isn't Enough to Build Bone (And What Actually Works)
Walking is wonderful for heart health, mood, and balance. But for bone density, walking alone is not enough. Here's what the research says and what to add to your routine to actually protect your bones.
How Strength Training Builds Bone: Lessons From the LIFTMOR Trial
The LIFTMOR Trial proved high-intensity strength training can build bone density even in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Here's how mechanical load drives bone remodeling, why light weights aren't enough, and the evidence-based protocol that works.