About this episode

Angela Foster discusses the three essential pillars for women over 50 to build stronger bones and prevent fractures.

1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone, and the scariest part is you won't feel it happening. Bone loss is silent, it speeds up in perimenopause and menopause, and by the time there's a warning sign, it's often a fracture. But weaker bones are NOT just an inevitable part of aging. In this video, Angela Foster breaks down the 3 pillars every woman needs to build stronger bones, protect against fractures, and stay strong and independent for decades with the exact, evidence-based way to put each one into practice. You'll learn: - Why your bones lose density in perimenopause - and how to reverse the trend - The single most important type of exercise for bone strength (and how heavy you actually need to lift) - How to "earn the right to jump" - the safe way to add impact training without injuring your tendons - Why walking, weighted vests, and mini-trampolines aren't enough on their own - The 4 nutrients your bones need - and how much protein to eat per day - The simple tests Angela uses with her clients to check they're on track TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Why 1 in 2 women break a bone (and why you won't feel it) 01:37 - What's really happening to your bones in perimenopause 04:02 - Pillar 1…

People in this episode

Host: Angela Foster

Topics covered

• bone health
• women's health
• exercise
• nutrition
• aging
• perimenopause

Keywords

• bone density
• strength training
• impact training
• nutrition
• perimenopause
• fractures
• exercise

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Organizations: High Performance Health

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