by Leslie Aronson
Not only are your workouts aiding your general level of fitness but you're also improving your bone health. Regular weight-bearing activity (like running, dancing, or walking) coupled with resistance training are good ways to keep your bones healthy, according to Tracy Gaudet, M.D. in this month's Body + Soul. Along with regular exercise (which, let's face it, you should be doing anyway) cutting out alcohol and caffeine (or at least cutting down) can also decrease your rate of bone loss. Smoking (which you really shouldn't be doing anyway) is a big no-no in terms of bone loss. Adding a calcium supplement is also beneficial, though you should probably be taking magnesium and Vitamin D along with it to prevent constipation and aid absorption, and of course, eat more calcium-rich foods like milk, yogurt, tofu, leafy greens, and sardines.
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