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Exercises like the two blades

Exercise of maintaining bone

The fact of supporting your body weight and the burden of mechanical traction that occurs with muscle contraction during exercise stimulates the bone remodeling process. About a quarter of total minerals deposited in the bone is obtained during the approximately 2 year period of puberty, and about 95% of our bone mass is reached at the end of adolescence.

Exercises like the two blades

Scientific studies suggest that the practice of sports and activities before and during puberty appears to be more effective in building stronger bones. Activities involving jumping are particularly useful. Therefore, a key strategy to ensure long life to the bones, and these are strong, is to maximize bone mineral density and rapid growth during adolescence by encouraging regular participation in a variety of physical activities and sports.

Peak bone mass usually occurs during the third decade of life. Then and for a time, the rate of bone absorption and formation is quite stable. But at 40 years start resorption exceeding formation rate, and begins to experience a net loss of bone.

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