SuperSlow Strength Training is an absolute requirement for the prevention of osteoporosis. In order to strengthen the skeletal musculature, the muscles must grow larger.

*Hutchins, K. (n.d.). Super Slow Strength Training: An Absolute Requirement for The Prevention of Osteoporosis.

To replace the muscle loss, bone loss and metabolic rate reduction associated with the aging process, older adults must perform regular strength exercises – About 54 million Americans have osteoporosis.

*STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SENIORS’ (n.d.).

Post-menopausal women can lose 1-2% of their bone mass annually. Results from a study conducted at Tufts University, which were published in the Journal of the American Medical Associationin 1994, showed that strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk for fractures among women aged 50-70.

*Why strength training? (n.d.).

A number of studies have shown that effective strength training can increase bone density, including this recent study conducted by the University of Arizona.

*Spinelli, J. (n.d.). Bone, Estrogen, Strength Training (BEST) Study Presents Results at Celebration for Participants.

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*Define and contrast osteoporosis and osteomalacia. (n.d.).

*What is Osteoporosis? (n.d.).

*Results may vary