Episode 38: Got Bones? Yoga Asana Isn't Enough.

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Welcome to Episode 38 of the Movement Logic podcast! In this episode about bone density, Sarah and Laurel talk all about what kinds of exercise are indicated by research to improve bone density, and almost more importantly: what isn’t (including yoga).

We also discuss:

• What is bone density and how do we measure it
• Why women are at more risk for fracture than men, especially following menopause
• How to interpret DEXA scan results and its relationship to fracture risk
• What lifestyle and medical factors can contribute to bone density loss (osteopenia and osteoporosis)
• Why so many people believe that yoga can improve or reverse osteoporosis
• How an often-repeated yet very flawed study convinced a lot of people that claim about yoga
• How the media coverage of this study contributed to the problem
• How heavy weight training and impact training are proven to improve bone density
• What other exercises may or may not possess the necessary qualities to improve bone density

12-Minute Daily Yoga Regimen Reverses Bone Loss

LIFTMOR Study

Video of women doing LIFTMOR Intervention

1 RM calculator

Harvard Health Article

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