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Not unless it is continued later into life. I am experiencing early onset osteoporosis and I spent my late 20's and 30's lifting weights (C&J, squats, DLs, etc)
by sbf501 4y ago
Not unless it is continued later into life. I am experiencing early onset osteoporosis and I spent my late 20's and 30's lifting weights (C&J, squats, DLs, etc). I was told that these kinds of exercises will increase bone density in certain bones, but unless that is continued, bones revert to a "normal" state (as defined by your body, not a population), until loss begins in older age. Just like muscles I guess: they shrink back to "normal" if you don't constantly work them. (E.g., ever take 4-5 months off from lifting and notice how your gains evaporate?)
- hinkley 4y agoIf anyone can work out how to convince 26-35 year olds that this isn’t a race and nothing grows back anymore, I’d nominate them for a Nobel prize. The bad thing about tai chi and also a class I took from a PT on biomechanics is how often I have to not blurt out advice. I’ve only just stopped analyzing the gait of people walking in front of me. The sympathetic pains were rough.
- sbf501 4y agoSeriously. I just liked being strong! Fortunately, I managed to avoid any injuries, so I count myself lucky. Now I just jog (not run) for cardio and do yoga for mobility. I look forward to it and don't have to wait in line at a gym (or go at ungodly hours).
- thechao 4y agoI seitched to high volume, low weight, and it has been a game changer. Lifting heavy is just a way to destroy joints and get injuries. One sude effect is hypertrophy — I've added 2cm to my arms, tone is way better, and I don't hurt. I superset, too, so I'm in the gym less, and the workout is better.