Why Heavy Lifting Is a Must for Healthy Bones as We Age – with Amy Harding
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Can eight months of heavy, high-load training reverse bone loss in older adults? Dr Amy Harding explains an exercise program using 80–85% 1RM with high-impact loading, reporting 4.1% bone mass gains in older men with low bone mass. She discusses progression, safety, coaching support, and practical takeaways for coaches and clinicians.
Dr Amy Harding is a Research Fellow in the School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work and a member of the Griffith University Bone Densitometry Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal health and fracture prevention across the lifespan. She holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Hons) and a PhD, and currently coordinates the Australian-based Strength Training for Optimum Prevention of Fracture program, building on the LIFTMOR and LIFTMOR-M trials.
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Original research paper(s):
Harding AT et al. High-intensity resistance & impact training for bone health in older men (LIFTMOR-M). Osteoporosis Int. 2020;32(3):451–465. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-020-05583-x
Harding AT et al. High-intensity resistance vs machine training for bone geometry & strength (LIFTMOR-M). Bone. 2020;136:115362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2020.115362
Harding AT et al. Bone-targeted exercise strategies to reduce fracture risk (LIFTMOR-M). J Bone Miner Res. 2020;35(8):1404–1414. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.4008
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