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Preventing and reversing osteoporosis | Dr Belinda Beck


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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Belinda Beck to challenge long-held beliefs about osteoporosis and bone health. We break down what actually works, what doesn’t, and why many people are being given outdated advice.

We explore the science of bone adaptation, the importance of heavy resistance training, and how to think about prevention and treatment across the lifespan.

What We Cover

  • Why walking is not enough for bone health
  • How heavy lifting changes bone strength
  • What DEXA scans can and cannot tell you
  • The impact of menopause on bone loss
  • Exercise vs medication for osteoporosis
  • Common myths and misleading advice
  • If you want to better understand how to build and protect your bones, this episode is a must-listen.

    You can learn more about Dr Belinda Beck’s work via her website, follow updates on Facebook, or explore her clinical and training work at The Bone Clinic and ONERO.

    • Intro (00:00:00)
    • Why Your Doctor Is Wrong About Bone Exercise (00:01:44)
    • The Silent Fracture Crisis No One Is Catching (00:08:34)
    • How Much of Bone Loss Can You Actually Control? (00:14:23)
    • Why Your DEXA Score Misses the Bigger Picture (00:17:28)
    • What Blood Tests Actually Reveal About Your Bones (00:24:58)
    • The Trial That Changed Osteoporosis Exercise Guidelines (00:30:00)
    • The Exact Load Needed to Rebuild Bone (00:38:31)
    • Why Static Holds Won't Build Your Bones (00:43:47)
    • Strength Training Cuts Fracture Risk by 78% (00:47:57)
    • Why Osteoporosis Guidelines Are Still Getting It Wrong (00:51:03)
    • Should You Combine Bone Meds With Heavy Training? (00:55:45)
    • More Exercise + Meds = Better Bone Outcomes (01:02:47)
    • How Menopause Destroys Bone (And What Fights Back) (01:06:35)
    • The Hidden Bone Risk of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (01:11:05)
    • Bone Gadgets and Gimmicks: What the Science Says (01:14:01)
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