In this episode, I break down why yoga and Pilates alone just don’t cut it, especially when it comes to bone health and muscle loss, which becomes a serious issue for women post-menopause. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for movement quality, but if you’re relying solely on stretches and breathwork to fight off osteoporosis… well, that’s like trying to balance the federal budget with good vibes.

We’ll dive into the real data behind osteopenia, osteoporosis, and why resistance training is still the gold standard for building strength and keeping your bones dense and durable. I’ll share some practical insights to help you design smarter training programs, whether you’re a coach, a concerned adult, or someone who's starting to realize that the "strong is the new skinny" movement was actually onto something.

So if you care about long-term health, muscle mass, and not crumbling like our infrastructure, this one’s for you.

Yoga + Pilates Meta-Analysis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8104420/

Resistance Training Meta-Analysis: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-94510-3

00:00 Introduction 

01:26 The Standard

03:12 Do the Data Support Yoga and Pilates for Bone Health?

06:15 Do the Data Support Resistance Training for Bone Health?

08:37 Final Thoughts

Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com

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Release Date: 20/06/2025, 05:00:00