Bone Density

Osteoporosis is reaching epidemic status in our aging populations, and is afflicting men and women alike at younger ages. Normal populations can lose 1-2% per year while postmenopausal women can lose up to 3-5%.

Acceleration training is a proven resource for maintaining bone density in postmenopausal women, with current research showing increases in bone mineral density of 1.8% in 12 months.

How does it work? Bone resists strain, and in doing so, it keeps itself strong. The force generated by weight bearing exercises, strength training or acceleration training is force that causes bone to potentially grow. Acceleration training causes contractions and activation of muscle and tendon fibers, which creates traction and compression on bones, leading to remodeling of the bone. Further, the mechanical strain of g-force training acts to remind the body of its relationship to gravity, promoting functional adaptation of muscle and bone tissue.