Pilates By Ruth

Mechanical Load 🦴

Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and rebuilt through a process called bone remodelling. As we age, and as women go through hormonal imbalances in the menopausal life phase, this balance can shift, causing bone loss to exceed bone formation.

Mechanical loading is the force placed on bones during movement, exercise, and everyday activities. These forces stimulate bone cells to adapt, helping maintain or improve bone strength and density.

When we put bones under resistance, lift weights, or jump, they experience forces from gravity, muscle contractions, and impact. Bone cells detect these forces and send signals that help regulate bone remodelling, including the formation of new bone.

Bones respond to the magnitude,rate, direction and repetition of the forces placed on them.

The effective load depends on the bone, the person’s age, training history, health and current bone density.

As a women’s health specialist with many years of experience and training around bone health strategies, I am passionate about educating and advising clients on the best way to implement effective and appropriate bone loading exercises and health strategies.

Ultimately we aim to gradually challenge bones more than they are accustomed to, whilst allowing adequate recovery, eating a nutrient rich diet and managing stress. #bonehealth #osteoporosis #womenshealth #menshealth #wemove