Want to Beat Osteoporosis? Here’s How Resistance Training Can Help.

Updated: February 12, 2025

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See how a few simple exercises can strengthen your bones, improve your balance, and reduce your risk of fractures.

Good news: You can strengthen your bones, improve your balance, and lower your risk of falls—all from the comfort of home. And it doesn’t take heavy weights or fancy equipment.

This guide includes the top resistance workouts for osteoporosis, with easy-to-follow videos led by expert fitness instructor Justina Bailey. No matter your level—whether you’re just starting out or ready for something more advanced—you’ll find a workout that works for you.

But before we dive in, let’s talk about why resistance training is such a powerful, proven way to protect and strengthen your bones.

Struggling with Osteoporosis? Discover Why Resistance Training Could Be the Answer.

Resistance training isn’t just for building muscle—it makes bones stronger too!1

Here’s the science: when you put stress on your bones through exercises like lifting weights or using resistance bands, it triggers a response in your body. The mechanical stress sends signals to your bone-building cells, called osteoblasts. In response, these cells start producing new, denser bone tissue. Over time, this makes your bones stronger and more resilient. 

And that’s just the start.

Resistance training also improves your muscles, strength, and coordination—all crucial for reducing the risk of falls.2 

In short, resistance training is one of the most effective ways to support bone health and manage osteoporosis, giving you the strength and stability needed to maintain your quality of life.

Ready to give it a try? Here’s some osteoporosis-friendly exercises especially designed to help you keep living the life you love.

Best Exercises For Osteoporosis

Resistance training for osteoporosis works at any fitness level—and with the right guidance, you can safely strengthen your bones right at home. To help you get started, we’ve put together three follow-along workouts led by top fitness instructor  Justina Bailey.

Whether you’re new to exercise or ready for something more challenging, these videos offer routines for every level. Justina will guide you through each move, so you can build stronger, healthier bones with confidence.

Beginner Level

If you’re new to resistance training, this beginner workout is a perfect starting point. Justina guides you through simple, low-impact exercises that build strength without straining your joints. These movements focus on essential areas like your spine, hips, and wrists—places that need the most support. It’s an ideal way to get comfortable with resistance exercises and start building a strong foundation.

Intermediate Level

For those ready to take it up a notch, the intermediate workout adds more resistance and complexity. This routine builds on the basics, increasing the intensity to help you gain strength and endurance. Justina’s intermediate session is designed to keep your bones challenged, pushing them to grow denser and stronger while enhancing balance and coordination.

Advanced Level

This advanced workout is for those who feel confident with resistance exercises and are looking for a higher level of challenge. Justina’s advanced routine includes moves that increase resistance and target specific muscle groups, giving your bones the intense stimulus they need for strengthening.

Each of these osteoporosis exercises can be done right at home with minimal equipment, making it easy to build consistency and stick with the routine.

Remember, you don’t have to go through all levels right away. Start where you’re comfortable, and as your strength improves, feel free to progress to the next video.

Resistance Training is a Start, But Bones Need Nutrients Too!

Resistance training is a great way to support your bone health, but on its own, it’s not enough to increase bone density. While exercises put essential stress on your bones, they still need the right nutrients to actually rebuild and strengthen.

Research shows that bones require a combination of 16 specific nutrients to increase density. Without them, your body lacks the raw materials it needs to make new bone tissue, regardless of how much you exercise.

That’s where AlgaeCal comes in. It’s a plant-based supplement made from an organic algae––Mesophyllum Superpositum––that naturally contains all the essential bone-building nutrients. AlgaeCal is the only supplement in the world that’s clinically supported to increase bone density.  

It’s true. Calcium supplements have been studied since the 1930s, with study after study showing they can slow bone loss. But here’s the problem: slowing bone loss isn’t the same as building bone.

And that’s where AlgaeCal is different. In three separate studies—including a groundbreaking 7-year longitudinal study—AlgaeCal didn’t just slow bone loss. It increased bone density.3

So while resistance training is an important part of your bone health, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. To truly strengthen your bones, you also need the right nutritional support. Support that’s been clinically proven to increase bone density in human clinical trials.

Takeaway

Resistance training is a powerful tool for bone health. It builds strength, improves balance, and helps protect against fractures. But if you’re serious about increasing bone density, exercise alone isn’t enough.

Your bones need more than movement—they need nutrients. Sixteen of them, to be exact. And the only supplement that delivers all 16 in clinically supported doses is AlgaeCal.

So, pair your resistance training with AlgaeCal to give your bones the full support they need. Because with the right workout and the right nutrients, you can take real steps to strengthen your bones and protect your future.

FAQS

How often should you do resistance training?

For best results, aim to do resistance training 2-3 times a week. This gives your bones the steady stress they need to grow stronger without overdoing it.

Can resistance training reverse osteoporosis?

While resistance training can’t reverse osteoporosis, it’s one of the best ways to slow it down and even increase bone density over time. By consistently stressing your bones, you signal your body to build stronger, denser bone tissue.

How does resistance training prevent bone loss?

Resistance training helps prevent bone loss by putting controlled stress on your bones, which signals your body to create new, denser bone tissue. This stress activates bone-building cells, strengthening your bones over time.


Article Sources

  1. Avin K et al (2022). Essential Components of Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Osteoporosis: A Delphi Study
  2. Sherrington C, Fairhall NJ, Wallbank GK, Tiedemann A, Michaleff ZA, Howard K, Clemson L, Hopewell, S, Lamb SE. Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019 Jan 31;1(1)
  3. Kaats GR, Preuss HG, Stohs S, Perricone N. A 7-Year Longitudinal Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of a Vitamin/Mineral Enhanced Plant-Sourced Calcium Supplement. J Am Coll Nutr. 2016;35(2):91-9. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2015.1090357. Epub 2016 Feb 17. Erratum in: J Am Coll Nutr. 2016 May-Jun;35(4):381.

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  1. Mahin

    January 20, 2025 , 2:01 pm

    Thank you so much for sending me these Excellent exercises,

  2. RoseMarie MacNeil

    January 21, 2025 , 11:30 am

    can I take algae cal without strontium boost

  3. Donna

    January 22, 2025 , 4:54 am

    Could you please send me the excellent exercises.
    Thank you. 🤗

  4. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 22, 2025 , 8:30 pm

    Hi Donna! You can access the Resistance Training exercise videos directly on this blog post. 🙂

    If you’re looking for more exercises to support bone health, we have plenty available on our blog! HERE is the direct link to our exercise blog. If you’re searching for a specific exercise or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d be happy to help!
    – Yoori

  5. Marjorie

    January 21, 2025 , 12:28 pm

    The Beginner Level Resistance Training is too advanced for me:
    1) It is hard to get up and down from the floor PS A mat was not indicated for equipment, but floors are dirty, so I was not prepared properly. I had a chair and I don’t own the blocks.
    2) I cannot get on my knees due to knee surgery
    3) My feet do not bend the way needed due to bunyon problems and surgeries
    Do you have a pre-beginner video that does not require you to get on the floor, not being on knees and hyper extending joints?

  6. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 21, 2025 , 4:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Marjorie. We completely understand that certain exercises may not suit everyone, and I’d be happy to help.

    Marjorie, you may find our seated exercises HERE and simple posture exercises HERE a better fit for you. Alternatively, please feel free to explore our exercise blog HERE for more options that you might find helpful!

    I hope this helps, Marjorie. 🙂 Feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance!
    – Yoori

  7. Chris

    January 21, 2025 , 3:30 pm

    Excellent information, thank you!

  8. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 21, 2025 , 4:38 pm

    We are glad you enjoyed our blog article, Chris! 🙂
    – Yoori

  9. Mahin

    January 22, 2025 , 12:41 pm

    Excellent exercises, after doing these. Exercises
    I feel relaxed in whole my body.
    Thanks for sending them to me

  10. Charlotte Rader

    January 25, 2025 , 4:31 am

    Please send me the exercises.

  11. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 27, 2025 , 8:27 pm

    Thank you for reaching out, Charlotte! You can access the Resistance Training exercise videos directly on this blog post! 🙂

    If you’re looking for additional exercises to support bone health, we have a variety of options available on our exercise blog HERE. If you’re searching for something specific or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]—we’d be happy to help!
    – Yoori

  12. Angela Breasett

    January 28, 2025 , 12:48 pm

    Very caring, complement information and video exercises.
    I deeply apreciate your effort to educated matures woman like me with Osteoporosis at early menopause age.

  13. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 28, 2025 , 3:04 pm

    Thank you for your kind words, Angela! We are so glad to hear that you found our blog post helpful. 🙂 Stay tuned for even more bone-health exercises and recipes!
    – Yoori

  14. Angela Breasett

    January 28, 2025 , 12:53 pm

    I’m so glad I find this very educated information and so helpful easy videos.

  15. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 28, 2025 , 3:05 pm

    We truly appreciate your positive feedback, Angela! We are glad to hear that our article was helpful for you. 🙂
    – Yoori

  16. Angela Breasett

    January 28, 2025 , 1:03 pm

    I used to do yoga, but, after a thirty Rome with covid I became very weak and develop Moore join pains, so I loose.the interes, fir what I repent because now I became more tide on my muscles, tendons, and nervs, so at my neurologist, orthopedic and surgens, after many test, neuro, scanners, MRI at multiple locations . At the end.the diagnosis is degenerative Osteoarthritis in my spine, and neuropathy. in my joins, So I live 24 hours in.pain.

  17. Yoori AlgaeCal

    January 28, 2025 , 3:07 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about everything you’ve been through, Angela. I can only imagine how challenging it must be to live with pain every day.

    While it’s completely understandable that you lost interest in yoga after everything you’ve been through, sometimes, even small movements or gentle stretches can make a difference, especially when done at your own pace! We encourage you to work with a healtcare professional who can provide personalized guidance for you. If there’s anything we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We wish you all the best in health, Angela!
    – Yoori

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