Prevent osteoporosis by jumping

According to research from Loughborough University (UK), hopping for 2 minutes a day will help strengthen bones after a year.

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As we age, our bones become weaker and osteoporosis of the hip can easily lead to fractures. Scientists at Loughborough University (UK) recently discovered that jumping has the ability to limit the risk of osteoporosis.

The study was conducted on 34 men aged 65-80. They did hopscotch every day and made no other changes to their lifestyle for a year. The results showed that the bones of these men had a clear difference. Bone mass increased by 7% and the parts of the bones that were susceptible to fractures when falling improved.

“Hip health is a big concern for older adults,” said lead author Dr Sarah Allison. “People with hip problems experience pain, reduced mobility and independence, and an increased risk of death. We know exercise strengthens bones, so we looked at jumping jacks as an easy and quick exercise for people to do at home.”

The most important thing is to exercise regularly and carefully to prevent falls, the researchers note.

According to VnExpress