Effect of Exercise on Bones

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The skeletal system provides the support for the human body. The strength of our bones depend mainly on how much weight our bones are carrying. When we workout depending on our goals we are either gaining or losing weight. Exercise has a major effect on our bones and what bone diseases we may or may not be prone to. When we exercise we are putting stress on our muscles, and also our bones, both groups work together to support whatever kind of lifting the body may be doing. Like muscles bones adjust their strength and flexibility depending on how much they are used and what daily tasks are being performed by the human. Exercise in moderation is very healthy for our skeletal system, and will enable people to live a healthier lifestyle. Also exercise is very beneficial for the future, for in old age people who have exercised regularly have a more comfortable lifestyle. Exercise is a vital component to keeping our body healthy for all of our life. The biggest impact exercise has on your bones is that it build strength. When you exercise for a period of time your bones will slowly adjust absorbing more calcium to strengthen themselves in order to make your lifting tasks easier. When you exercise your muscle is what is being strained, but when that occurs your muscles is actually pulling against your bone causing it to rebuild stronger at the same rate as the muscle after exercise. Unlike muscle, however, bones typically will rebuild denser, but remain the same size where is muscles generally increase in size. Joints are also strengthened for exercises such as running or swimming and constantly contracting your joints therefore making them stronger and more flexible. Increased flexibility lowers risks of getting cramps while running or doing any other activity. Bones in your arms and legs are surrounded by muscles so when the muscles around them are

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