How much weight lifting is required to build bone?
After a full year of weekly Osteostrong sessions, my T scores remained the same: spine -1.7, right hip -1.5, and left hip -1.3. While I’m glad that the scores were no worse, I decided that it wasn’t worth the expense. My physician told me that I can increase my bone density with weightlifting even at the age of 73. I am 5’7” and weigh 122 lbs.
So, I’ve joined a nice fitness center at a fraction of the cost and signed up for a personal trainer for 6 months.
At our first session, I told the trainer that I want to build bone, and I’m training twice a week. We started with low weights and he has me increase the weights each time. He told me that I am likely to see an increase in weight due to the building of muscles. I admit that after only 5 sessions, I like the changes I’m seeing but I don’t want to look like a bodybuilder and certainly don’t want to have to buy a new wardrobe.
My question is how does one determine how much weight will build bone? I assume that amount would vary depending on each person’s physique. If so, how does one calculate that?
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I am by no means an expert but the NIH has conducted studies that indicate there are bone-building benefits to vibration therapy. The Merodyne is an exorbitant expense! I am using a LifePro vibration platform and hope to see improvement in my next Dexascan. I just started taking AlgaeCal and Strontium as well.
Thanks, will look into Life Pro.
Just saw Margaret Martins video yesterday latest on Vibration therapy and was very encouraging
Meanwhile please read more about Strontium and talk to your physician. My PCP as well as Endocrinologist both were not in favor of it. Saw a recent video of Margaret Martin on strontium.
She is a great resource for information on osteoporosis but sad that she only promotes one machine that lacks proven data in terms of how many people using this machine and how many are benefiting.
Sigh. It is so difficult to feel comfortable with almost any regimen….pros and cons for almost everything. Thank you for sharing the info on Strontium. I just started taking it a few days ago. I’m second guessing at this point. I have checked several reputable sources for benefits of vibration therapy and 30-35 Hz seems to be the recommended range which is what I do in addition to walking daily and weightlifting 1-2 times a week.
Yes I would love to hear what Dr. Felice Gersh has to say about going on Bio HRT after a couple of decades past menopause and your protocol specifically. Thank you!
Both the COMB study and MOTS studies on positive bone building with Strontium appear to be legitimate clinical trials and not done by a company who were selling their supplements. I would love your feedback and Margaret Martin's and Dr. McCormick's after looking at the these clinical trials. They used Strontium Citrate plus K2m7 , D and other micronutrients . According to these studies strontium affects the trabecular bone in a positive way.
I was also on HRT for 6 years and had low risk of breast cancer- none in my family, no smoking and not overweight. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years after stopping the HRT. I guess I'll never know if it was the HRT that caused my cancer but I would stay away from it if you can.
Thank you so much for sharing. You may have helped prevent breast cancer in many women.
As an Art History Student at one time, I have no credentials to answer your question. However, I have lifted weights, but hand surgery has me out of the gym. Yes, it will help your bones, improve your posture, and give you real confidence. Go for it and you body will thank you in little ways like no more stumbles.
I understand there are different forms of strontium. I’ve been afraid to try it. Are you taking a specific type? Also do you have to avoid taking calcium supplements?
I take Strontium Citrate at a lower dose of around 450 mg per the MOTS study and you are supposed to take at least twice the calcium at a different time.