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The Importance of Strength Training for Women Over 40
In this country, 10 million people have osteoporosis and another 80 million have low bone mass. 80 percent of these are women. Osteoporosis is linked to more than 1.5 million fractures. These can lead to lifetime disability and early death. After age 35, women lose 1-3% of their bone calcium stores per year (about 10% per decade), and after menopause, the loss increases to 2-5% annually. nnWomen lose a third of their strength and 40% of their muscle mass between ages 20 and 7
February 25, 2009