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Tag: bone density

Running & Muscle Strength

Does Running Increase Muscle Strength or Size?

It is well known that running is a great cardiovascular exercise, but can it also help you gain muscle strength and size at the same time? Find out what science shows about running, how it affects muscle and strength gains, and why you still need to train for strength.

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Cathe Friedrich doing a dumbbell Bench Press

Why Women Need to Bench Press

How often do you bench press? It’s an exercise that some women avoid because they don’t want to build a bulky chest. However, even women can benefit from bench pressing. Here are five reasons why.

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Gut Health and Osteoporosis

How a Healthy Gut Lowers Your Risk of Osteoporosis

Can the gut microbiome play a role in bone health? In this article, you’ll get a closer look at the link between bone health, prebiotics, probiotics, and the gut microbiome and how consuming more prebiotic fiber could be beneficial for your bones.

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Strength training and bone density

Strength Training for Bone Density: How Much Benefit Can You Expect?

All women have to worry about bone loss and the prevention of osteoporosis, although some women are at higher risk than others. High-impact exercise can lower the risk, but what about strength training? In this article, you will discover whether strength training increases bone density in adults and how much bone density increase you can expect.

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Squat

6 Powerful Reasons to Squat More

Squats are an all-around great exercise and one that builds strength and muscle size. However, these aren’t the only reason to do this exercise. Here are five compelling reasons you should squat more.

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Plyometric Exercises

Easy Plyometric Exercises for Beginners and Why You Need Them

Could your fitness training use a jumpstart? One of the best ways to shake things up and get additional fitness benefits is to add plyometrics to your program. In this article, you’ll learn what additional benefits you can expect and the best plyometric exercises to do when you first start out.

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