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Strength Training Vital for Post-Menopausal Bone Health

1/11/2026

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52-year-old Sarah Baldassaro of Alexandria, Virginia, reports feeling stronger after working with a fitness coach and starting strength training.
Medical experts say strength training is vital for bone health after menopause because estrogen loss accelerates density reduction.
Experts recommend pushups, squats, and weighted resistance training, plus balance exercises like tai chi and yoga to prevent falls.
Baldassaro urges others to begin strength training, stating, “Don’t wait. Get started.”

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52-year-old Sarah Baldassaro of Alexandria, Virginia, reports feeling stronger after working with a fitness coach and starting strength training.
Medical experts say strength training is vital for bone health after menopause because estrogen loss accelerates density reduction.
Experts recommend pushups, squats, and weighted resistance training, plus balance exercises like tai chi and yoga to prevent falls.
Baldassaro urges others to begin strength training, stating, “Don’t wait. Get started.”