JJ Virgin4x NYTimes Best Selling Author, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Fitness Hall of Famer

My #1 Secret to Stronger Bones - Do These 3 Exercises!

21 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, JJ Virgin explains that aging powerfully requires both strong muscles and strong bones. She highlights three key exercises to improve bone density: adding weight to walks with a rucking vest to create mechanical loading on bones, performing squats to load the hips and joints, and doing overhead presses to load the spine. She also emphasizes the importance of adequate protein intake to fuel these strength-building activities and support bone health.

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To age powerfully, you need two things. You need strong muscles and strong bones. Let me show you three of my favorite exercises to help with bone density. I love a rucking vest. This is an easy way to add some weight to your walk, which exerts force on your bones, which makes them have to get stronger. Next up are squats because they are a great way to load your joints and especially your hips. Overhead presses are great because they actually load your spine. And remember, you got to work them, but you also got to fuel them. So protein is important here as well.