Bone is considered ‘living tissue’ and all living tissue is under a constant cycle of breakdown and regeneration. Osteopenia and Osteoporosis occur when the natural breakdown of the bone tissue is either faster or more efficient than the bodies ability to rebuild bone.
Just like a muscle, the bone can be strengthened. •Pilates strengthens the deep intrinsic muscles that support the spine and skeleton, reducing compression of the vertebral discs
•Adding load bearing exercises can encourage the body to build more bone
•Pilates incorporates balance work, alignment focus and functional movement which will help to lower the risk of falls, which can result in fracture
•Stretching in class, especially with added resistance from the many pieces of small and large equipment we use is hugely beneficial for bone growth
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When I think back to this time five years ago when I couldn't even walk to the end of my parents road, I am so grateful for what my body is capable of now. I may not look the way I used to but I love my body even more now then I ever have. It's been put through so much and it's coped with it all. I look at it now and I love what I see. I love it for what it's been able to overcome and who knows what it will achieve next. ◦
Don't take your body for granted people, use it while you have it, don't abuse it. Enjoy it, show it off, be proud of it, recognise what you are capable of now. ◦
My body started to shut down because I wasn't listening to it, I starved it and made it train too hard and of course, it eventually stopped working. It took this crash for me to make friends with my body and to treat it well enough so it could heal. Sadly so many people have this disconnect with their bodies and I see this everyday in my work. I am passionate about making this change.
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Stop comparing yourself to other people, or a younger version of you. Embrace who you are right now, because you are perfect exactly as you are.
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