Nick Pappas, MD on Instagram: "Bone density peaks at around age 30. If you don’t put stress across your bones in the form of activities like resistance training, the bones will get weaker with time. In addition, muscle mass will also decline. 💪 Resistance training is the key to preserving both of these. 👩🏻 20% of women over each 50 will develop osteoporosis (thin bone). Once you lose bone density, it’s very difficult to regain it. The weaker your bones are, the more likely they are to fractur

Sebastian Oreb | Online Coach & Mentor for Personal Trainers on Instagram: "Lifting weights will improve your bone mineral density. But lifting HEAVY weights is what makes the biggest difference. Heavy means above 80 percent of your max. That is the one to six rep range. It places a high mechanical load on the bone and signals your body to build stronger, denser bones. This is especially important for menopausal women and anyone wanting to age with strength and independence. But here is what mos