I've shared a lot recently about how I approach exercise differently over the past few years. Dance will always fill my heart + soul with profound joy - nothing compares. But I understand now, that building more strength, power and speed serves me best if the future vivacious, fearless adventuring octogenarian that I intend to be, is a possibility at all.
Did you know that for those 65 and older, falls and related fractures are the leading cause of accidental deaths? Dr. Peter Attia, a renowned physician and longevity researcher, highlights a staggering fact: “Up to one-third of people over 65 who fracture their hip are dead within a year.” Let that sink in.
As we age, frailty is something we all want to avoid - men and women alike. However, women are three times more likely to suffer hip fractures in part due to the drop in estrogen levels that occurs with menopause accelerates bone loss and density. Though men also can develop dangerously low levels of bone density. But here’s the good news: it’s never too late to start building muscle and improving bone strength!
Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, focusing on strength training, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and multi-directional movements can help us prevent frailty.
I’m a bit of a data junkie and love knowing I’m on track toward my goal of being vibrant and vital in my 80s. That’s why I get a body composition Dexa scan from BodySpec 2-4 times a year. It tracks my resting metabolic rate (RMR), lean mass to fat mass ratio, and general bone strength—essential insights for anyone looking to optimize their health.
Want to take charge of your body composition and bone health?
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Do you know your body composition and bone strength?
Are you aware of the nutrition + lifestyle strategies that can help?
I'd like to help you - reach out today.
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I'm Lisa Thompson, a Functional Nutritionist (FNTP) and I'd like to guide you on a journey to optimal health by providing education, support, accountability, motivation and inspiration. Using a holistic approach, I look deeply at how all of our inter-dependent systems work uniquely, and specifically in each of us- keeping in mind the bigger picture and LIFESTYLE choices that impact our well-being. For instance: how and when we eat, whether we get good sleep, what role exercise plays in our life, and how community, friends, family and belief systems impact our health and vitality.
I am currently taking new clients at this time and would love to work with you.
Email me: lisa@lisamarlenethompson.com