“Last week I was walking up what I used to think was a hill and I thought to myself, 'This isn't a hill it's only a slope'. I am certainly feeling stronger."
Sharon, 60 years
“Strength training is not only about muscles; its about preserving independence, preventing frailty and enhancing the quality of life as we age.”
- Miriam E. Nelson, researcher and author of Strong Women series
“There are a few things that have been 'standout' improvements to my physicality. The first noticeable improvement is in my balance, which has improved exponentially. This means that my legs have got much stronger, enabling me to have better balance… Genuinely, I have had an over-riding sense of well-being and 'wellness'”
- Lisa, 61yrs
Postmenopausal women in the UK are significantly more at risk of weakening bones due to decreased oestrogen levels, leading to higher susceptibility to osteoporosis and fractures.
50% of women will develop osteoporosis and suffer a fracture due to weakening bones.
In the UK, 80% of people with osteoporosis are women. According to the National Osteoporosis Society, around 800,000 women over 45 years old in the UK suffer osteoporotic fractures every year.
Post-menopausal women can lose between 3-5% of Bone Mineral Density every year.
- International Osteoporosis Foundation (2010)
Though ageing affects us all, post-menopausal women face unique challenges.
At BioStrong, we have a tailored approach to specifically address the needs of women during this transformative stage, ensuring that they not only overcome the hurdles of ageing but flourish with renewed vitality.
People over 50 years of age are more at risk of weakening bones due to natural aging processes, reduced calcium absorption, declining hormone levels, and lifestyle factors like sedentary behaviour and inadequate exercise.
The rate of muscle loss in people is much faster the more sedentary the lifestyle.
The rate of loss varies from person to person but generally it increases as people get older.
An adult in their 50’s can expect to lose between 1%-2% of their muscle mass per year
An adult in their 60’s can expect to lose between 3%-4% of their muscle mass per year
An adult in their 70’s can expect to lose between 5%-6% of their muscle mass per year
An adult in their 80’s can expect to lose between 7%-8% of their muscle mass per year
By the age of 70, we may have lost up to 50% of our muscle mass.
BioDensity has been shown to be positively associated with reduction of HbA1c (long term blood glucose measures).
My BioStrong sessions have changed my life and my outlook on life.
- Julie 54yrs, (Type 2 diabetes)
