By David Tepera, October 23, 2024
Recently, one of our clients shared a video of someone explaining the importance of leg strength. This is a topic I’ve been speaking on for many years. Let me explain.
One challenge as we get older is balance. Without leg strength, you’ll become unsteady and will eventually fall. Believe me, elders and orthopedist fear falling because broken bones can be devastating, especially the hip. Elderly hip patients rarely ever fully recover. Quality of life takes a dramatic downslide.
Just know, the femur (thigh bone) is the strongest bone in the body. Studies show that osteoporosis and osteopenia affect more than 40 million Americans. To keep it simple, both prognosis deals with bone density loss.
According to the World Health Organization, 30 % of postmenopausal women in the U.S. have osteoporosis, and 54% have osteopenia. Is it possible to reverse it?
Here is a list of natural osteopenia treatments. Of course, weight-bearing exercises. Otherwise, get in the gym and lift weights. Listen, all our elderly women have increased their bone density tests through weight training. Also, take in more protein because it makes up 50% of the volume in bones. The most critical vitamins are calcium, D3, and K2.
Now, how can leg strength improve your life? People who are mobile will become more socially active. Interacting with people is good for one’s mental health. Those who choose to stay at home will mentally fade away.
Are you enjoying walks through the neighborhood? An elderly couple in their late 70’s from our gym, just came back from a forty-day vacation to several countries. They ended with an African safari. My friend Paul, admitted that leg strength is what got him through a lifetime of memories.
How could leg strength help gain confidence? Once you’ve accomplished a simple task, then you’re ready to take on another challenge. Before you know it, you’re back to enjoying the things you love.
How many of you are using knee pain as an excuse? If the pain is affecting your quality of life, then seek an orthopedist. There are many conservative treatments depending on the severity of your arthritis. The usual sequence of treatment is physical therapy, viscosupplementation (natural gel injections), steroids, then lastly knee replacements.
Listen, bottom line, if you don’t get up and start improving your leg strength, then today is your best day because tomorrow will be worse. Don’t be that person. You’ve got a lot of life in front of you, so come join us out in this beautiful world with a bunch of beautiful people.