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 was on a low dose HRT for 2 years immediately following menopause because at the time I had osteopenia (never had menopause symptoms). After the 2nd year I developed breast precancer (required surgery and now have ugly scars) and had to stop HRT because doctor said it can be a cause of cancer. I had no risk factors, no one in family with breast cancer, never smoked, not overweight. I am sorry I ever took HRT.
Thank you! I’ve been working out with a trainer now for a few months. I feel great and I’m hopeful that I’m building bone.
I found this article, thought you might find it interesting :
https://americanbonehealth.org/medications-bone-health/why-strontium-is-not-advised-for-bone-health/
All women are at risk for breast cancer. The majority have no real risk factors. I certainly don't know what caused it but it may or may not have been the HRT. I have been told the breast cancer is there 10 years before it can be detected.
From another mmcchesney | @kathleen1314 | Sep 6, 2020
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Strontium citrate is an earth mineral similar to calcium. The body seems to use it in bone similar to the way it uses calcium. Research has shown that strontium seems to turn on calcium receptors in the body.
Some on this site have said that strontium produces false readings and that bone is not healthier as you use strontium. Research has not shown that to be the case. Instead research shows that strontium produces bone that is less likely to fracture and bone mineralization is kept. Research also shows that the dxa read may be as high as 10% too high because strontium is a heavier mineral. This is called the dxa skew, but as long as the dxa skews upward the actual number is not as important since many things may skew a dxa number including different dxa machines.
BoneLady has a good blog that shows current research and comparisons.
http://strontiumforbones.blogspot.com/2017/02/mots-and-comb-study-comparison.html
Here are some postings on Inspire with research for strontium
https://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation/discussion/2011-report-that-strontium-is-17-times-as-effective-as-alendronate/
https://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation/discussion/strontium-used-in-bone-tissue-remodeling/
https://www.inspire.com/groups/national-osteoporosis-foundation/discussion/strontium-does-it-prevent-fractures-research-articles-personal-stories/
I hope that this may be helpful as you research your options.
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Hi @vgkime, Dr. Doug Lucas, a retired orthopedic surgeon now specializing in bone health has a number of videos on YouTube. He has this interesting discussion on strontium, is it a missing supplement to reverse osteoporosis or supplement to avoid at all costs:
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Dr+Doug+Lucas+Strontium&atb=v314-1&t=chromentp&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dl11S7vpXzOU
Teri, thank you for the link. I like his approach, and found the information to be helpful. Love that he discussed the MOTS and COMB studies and the link of micronutrients working synergistically with Strontium Citrate.
I started a low dose of only estrogen therapy last month. I had a hysterectomy and was on the patch for 30 years. When I had knee replacement 6 yrs ago the surgeon recommended removal of the patch due to potential blood clots. Very sorry I did cause now recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. I went to my o gun and she prescribed low dose of estrogen. I now exercise, bone strength ing, weights and walk 1/2 hour each day. I am choosing not to take any medication for treatment. I know a low dose won’t rebuild bones, but hopefully maintain them. Keep me posted as to what u decide to do.
Thank you! I’ve been looking for this information.
I think he has a measured approach. He has a number of videos about osteoporosis, and they are very interesting. I'm glad it was helpful.