As women transition through menopause, declining estrogen levels can accelerate bone loss. Estrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone health, and when those levels drop, the balance between breaking down old bone and building new bone can shift in the wrong direction. Over time, this can increase the risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis and fractures. But here's the good news: your bones respond to exercise, particularly resistance training that challenges them.

Your bones are living tissue. They constantly break down old cells and build new ones. The problem is that as we age, especially during and after menopause, that rebuilding process slows down. Women can lose significant bone mass in the years following menopause due to declining estrogen levels, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

This comprehensive guide will explore the science behind bone density, strategies to keep your bones healthy, and insights from key studies