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Question Do men must worry about bone health, and in that case, what are one of the best exercises to maintain my bones strong?
Oh Most men have the advantage of manufacturing bone-protecting testosterone throughout their lives. But male hormone levels decline with age and so is probably not enough to maintain bones strong as men age of their later years.
Bones maintain their health through a continuous cycle of bone breakdown and remodeling throughout our lives. But as we age, the technique of breakdown overtakes bone constructing. Ultimately, men's bones can turn out to be thin, porous, weak, and liable to fractures. But the excellent news is that not every older person develops problems with bone health, and the essential thing is that you could decelerate the technique of bone destruction through exercise.
What sort of exercise is best? Experts recommend weight-bearing activities that stimulate bone formation by putting stress in your bones, especially in your hips and spine, that are common sites for fall-related fractures. Examples of excellent weight-bearing exercises are walking, jogging, stair climbing, mountain climbing, and even dancing.
Add resistance training a couple of times every week, too, so you’ll be able to activate the bones in your wrists, arms and lower body. Choose what sort of resistance training matches your lifestyle—free weights or resistance bands at home, or machines on the gym. Another sort of exercise that may strengthen bones is “impact loading,” similar to skipping rope. You may even mix it together with your regular workout by jumping rope for a minute or two as a part of your warm-up.
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