The 3 Best Exercises for Stronger Bones

One of the best reasons for people to add more weight-bearing exercise to their workouts is to build stronger bones, which may prevent the onset of osteoporosis in older age.

Jumping is a great way to do so. It creates pretty significant force on the muscle, joints, and bones, which is good for bone building. And because you’re using two feet at a time, it halves the impact you’d receive from jogging or running.

Jumping rope is a great way to get started, but there are a few other, non-jumping exercises in today’s article that you might prefer.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Healthy Boomers The 3 Best Exercises for Stronger Bones One of the best reasons for people to add more weight-bearing exercise to their workouts is to build stronger bones, which may prevent the onset of osteoporosis in older age. Jumping is a great way to do so. It creates pretty significant force on the muscle, joints, and bones, which is good for bone building. And because you’re using two feet at a time, it halves the impact you’d receive from jogging or running. Jumping rope is a great way to get started, but there are a few other, non-jumping exercises in today’s article that you might prefer. READ NOW Trending Now What to Eat for Stronger Bones  8 Quick Ways to Work Out Your Core   Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.