Bones, Muscles & Mobility

Muscle is a reserve for lifelong movement.

Leg strength, balance, and grip strength support standing, walking, climbing stairs, and recovery from illness. Maintaining muscle helps preserve independence.

A line illustration of muscle as a reserve that supports lifelong movement.

Health glossary

resistance training: Exercise against resistance from body weight, bands, dumbbells, or machines to maintain or increase strength.
Weight-bearing activity: Activities that load the bones, such as walking, stairs, or dancing. Choose according to joint health, bone health, and fall risk.
bone density: A measure of bone mineral content. Interpret it alongside age, fracture history, medication, and other risk factors.
osteoporosis: A condition in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. It often causes no symptoms until a fracture and cannot be judged by appearance.
NSAIDs pain relievers: Pain-relieving anti-inflammatory medicines can affect the stomach, kidneys, blood pressure, and heart, especially with prolonged or duplicate use.

General adult guidance recommends at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity each week and strength training on at least two days. Start at a level appropriate for you. If you have been inactive, begin with chair stands, walking, and lifting light objects with proper technique.

Increase resistance gradually without pushing through pain. Recovery, protein intake, and consistent training work together. People with heart disease, osteoporosis, or severe joint pain need an individualized program.

Things you can start doing

Start with practical steps.

Practise everyday movements: standing from a chair, pushing, pulling, lifting, and stepping.
Increase resistance or repetitions gradually once you can perform the movement with good control.
Assess improvements in daily functioning alongside measurements relevant to your goals.

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References

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