Preventing and reversing osteoporosis | Dr Belinda Beck

About this episode

Dr Belinda Beck joins Simon Hill to discuss misconceptions about osteoporosis and the importance of heavy resistance training for bone health.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Belinda Beck to challenge long-held beliefs about osteoporosis and bone health. We break down what actually works, what doesn’t, and why many people are being given outdated advice. We explore the science of bone adaptation, the importance of heavy resistance training, and how to think about prevention and treatment across the lifespan. What We Cover Why walking is not enough for bone health How heavy lifting changes bone strength What DEXA scans can and cannot tell you The impact of menopause on bone loss Exercise vs medication for osteoporosis Common myths and misleading advice If you want to better understand how to build and protect your bones, this episode is a must-listen. You can learn more about Dr Belinda Beck’s work via her website, follow updates on Facebook, or explore her clinical and training work at The Bone Clinic and ONERO. Intro (00:00:00) Why Your Doctor Is Wrong About Bone Exercise (00:01:44) The Silent Fracture Crisis No One Is Catching (00:08:34) How Much of Bone Loss Can You Actually Control? (00:14:23) Why Your DEXA Score Misses the Bigger Picture (00:17:28) What Blood Tests Actually Reveal About Your Bones (00:24:58) The…

People in this episode

Host: Simon Hill

Guest: Dr Belinda Beck

Topics covered

• osteoporosis
• bone health
• heavy resistance training
• exercise
• myths about bone health
• prevention and treatment

Keywords

• osteoporosis
• bone health
• heavy lifting
• DEXA scans
• menopause
• exercise
• fracture risk
• myths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Bone Clinic, ONERO

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