Does Exercise Really Build Bones?
Osteoporosis literally means “porous bone”, a disease where bone becomes so fragile it is easily broken, especially after a fall. Almost every one of us is at risk for osteoporosis, while some are of a higher risk. Regardless of our age, gender or race, we are all on the osteoporosis continuum. From the moment we are born, our bodies have been building up bones, which is the internal infrastructure that is expected to support our body for the rest of our lives. However, bones usually reach their peak density in the mid to late 20s, which will then inevitable begins to decline.
