What if we stopped waiting for osteoporosis to become a problem and started building stronger bones long before the first fracture?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Professor Belinda Beck, we dive deeper into the relationship between menopause, hormones, bone loss and osteoporosis, and explore what women can actually do to protect their bones as they age.
Belinda explains what happens to bone during menopause, why the drop in oestrogen can accelerate bone loss, and why high-load resistance and impact exercise can play such an important role. We also unpack ONERO®, the evidence-based exercise program developed from Belinda’s research, including why strength, impact, balance and mobility all matter when it comes to reducing fracture risk.
And perhaps most importantly, we talk about prevention — because the goal isn’t simply to treat osteoporosis after a fracture. It’s to build strength, confidence and bone health before that first fracture ever happens.
A fascinating and practical conversation about getting older stronger — not more fragile.
Here are some helpful links from today’s discussion with Professor Belinda Beck:
The Onero Academy website (what is ONERO® and how to become an ONERO® provider)\
Onero® locations map (how to find an ONERO® provider)
The Bone Clinic website (for Belinda’s back story and other resources)
The ONERO® Summit website (an educational meeting for ONERO® licensees, doctors and patients/the public)
The Bone Clinic FB page (where I post information and important advances in the field of bone health in lay terms)
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