It’s good for you bones: One of the many benefits of strength training is the ability to develop stronger, tougher bones. Gym rats will tell you about how resistance training causes micro trauma to the muscle, and then during rest the muscle is able to rebuild becoming slightly stronger and bigger. Well, the same applies [...]

Slips and falls are common with the ice and outdoor activities Lake Tahoe residents are accustom to. However, for people with osteoporosis falling down can lead to devastating results. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time, and it is a major health concern.  According to a 2004 report [...]

One of the many benefits of strength training is the ability to develop stronger, tougher bones. Many gym rats will tell you about how resistance training causes micro trauma to the muscle, then during rest the muscle is able to rebuild slightly becoming stronger and bigger. Well, the same can apply to your bones too! [...]