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Living longer—or living better, longer—doesn’t have to be a complicated, supplement-filled routine. Sometimes, the best tips are actually very simple. Just ask primary care physician and longevity expert Amanda Kahn, MD, who has a secret for bone health that she’s implemented into her own life.
“Adding a little resistance to your daily routine can help with bone and spine health,” says Dr. Kahn. “I love rollerblading with wrist and ankle weights and wearing a weighted vest.”
Although Dr. Khan joked that she “looked completely crazy,” she was worth it. Research shows that weight training is a way to prevent both osteoporosis (weakening of bones) and sarcopenia (muscle loss). Bone mass in women usually peaks around age 30, and from that point on, bones become lighter and more brittle.
This is where weight-bearing exercises can come into play. Whether you lift weights or just take part in a strength training session, this can help you maintain bone mass. Smaller, more planned movements can also help (although Dr. Khan notes that ankle and wrist weights or weighted vests should be the focus of your training routine, not the entire sundae).
“It’s really difficult to do everyday tasks with the weight on your wrist or ankle,” she said, adding that she wears them while doing activities like blow-drying her hair. “Longevity meets people where they are. We want to take advantage of any moment, and that’s better than nothing.”
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