Exercise Can Prevent Osteoporosis in Advanced Ages

One of the major problems for people in advanced ages is osteoporosis. Scientists therefore were on the lookout for a feasible solution for the same. A recent research jointly conducted by Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research of Deakin University and also the University of Melbourne has revealed that exercise can substantially reduce the risks of osteoporosis in advanced ages. Exercise can improve bone and muscle powers considerably and at the same time can reduce risk of osteoporosis and fracture that are common in old ages. However, one has to realize that not all types of exercises are suitable for everyone. Exercises need to be chosen with care and caution considering the age factor. According to the researchers and scientists, “there are a number of exercise programs run for older people that can improve muscle health, bone density or balance and mobility, but most don’t result in improvements in all these fall and fracture related risk factors simultaneously. We developed and trialed a new multi-component program which focused on weight-bearing exercise and a new form of resistance training designed to optimize muscle power.”