{"id":139849,"date":"2025-09-15T22:51:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T22:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/139849\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T22:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T22:51:07","slug":"6-walking-techniques-to-strengthen-bones-after-45","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/139849\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Walking Techniques to Strengthen Bones After 45"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s tempting to turn to supplements<\/a> as an all-in-one fix, but if your goal is strengthening your bones<\/a>, walking<\/a> is one of the best things you can do. This low-impact form of cardio helps burn calories<\/a> while giving your body an invigorating workout.<\/p>\n

\u201cWalking is an easy and accessible weight-bearing exercise. Its repetitive impact stimulates bone remodelling and preserves mineral density in a way that supplements alone just can\u2019t mimic,\u201d says Coach Amanda Grimm, certified running coach and PT at We Run<\/a> and sports and remedial massage therapist<\/a>. \u201cBut this isn\u2019t about taking a casual stroll. To strengthen your bones with walking, focused walking techniques are what will give you results.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential to walk in a manner that challenges your muscles and bones. \u201cThis will increase the load and micro-impact forces that are needed for bone generation,\u201d Grimm tells us.<\/p>\n

6 Walking Techniques That Strengthen Bones<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of these techniques should be carried out at a pace that will leave you feeling slightly breathless,\u201d Grimm says.<\/p>\n

She suggests aiming for 30 to 60 minutes most days, but feel free to work up to this, if necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt no point should you be in pain,\u201d Grimm adds. \u201cThis is about a sustained and long-term effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\tBrisk Walking<\/p>\n

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Brisk walking involves walking at a moderate intensity. Harvard Health Publishing<\/a> notes that fast-paced walking can yield even greater bone benefits than lifting heavier weights. A small study showed that when walkers picked up the pace from a leisurely 2 mph stroll to a brisk 3.7 mph speed, force placed on the hip bones revved up by approximately 30%.<\/p>\n

The benefits don\u2019t stop there. According to a previous study<\/a>, walking briskly\u2014defined as a pace of greater than 4 mph\u2014was associated with a 43% reduced risk of abnormal heart rhythms.<\/p>\n

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\tUphill and Downhill Walking<\/p>\n

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Incorporating hills<\/a> is one of the best cardio workouts you can do. Plus, they keep things interesting!<\/p>\n

Not only will uphill and downhill walking build speed and power, but it also strengthens your bones, ligaments, and tendons. Hills strengthen your entire lower body, including the hamstrings, glutes, and calves, while helping you develop a solid muscle tone.<\/p>\n

\tStair Climbing<\/p>\n

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In addition to giving you a solid mental challenge, experts say climbing stairs<\/a> fires up the lower-body muscles in a way traditional walking or jogging doesn\u2019t do as productively. It boosts leg strength, builds endurance, and revs up your metabolism.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n

Plus, research<\/a> shows that daily load-bearing exercise, such as climbing stairs, can help maintain and reduce further bone loss in aging adults.<\/p>\n

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\tWalking With Light Hand or Ankle Weights<\/p>\n

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Incorporating light hand or ankle weights is a surefire way to upgrade your daily walk and boost bone health. Research<\/a> reveals that engaging in regular strength training can be essential in building bone and slowing down the loss of it.<\/p>\n

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\tWalking on Uneven Terrain<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s nothing more invigorating than exploring a brand-new trail. Unlike walking on flat surfaces, tackling uneven terrain presents an incredible challenge for your body. It makes your muscles work harder while giving your bones and muscles some healthy impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\tAlternating Bouts of Fast and Slow Walking<\/p>\n

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Interval walking\u2014such as the trending Japanese walking method\u2014requires you to alternate between periods of quicker-paced and slower-paced walking. Studies show<\/a> that interval training can boost your cardiovascular health and improve muscle loss as you age. In addition, interval walking research<\/a> reveals that this form of exercise boosts bone density in the hips and legs.<\/p>\n

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Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

\t\tAlexa is a content strategist, editor, and writer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has 11+ years of experience creating content for travel, lifestyle, fitness, wellness, F&B, home, and celeb news publications.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s tempting to turn to supplements as an all-in-one fix, but if your goal is strengthening your bones,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":139850,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46],"tags":[12365,1167,6647,102,56,54,55,6899],"class_list":{"0":"post-139849","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-bone-health","9":"tag-exercise","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom","14":"tag-unitedkingdom","15":"tag-walking"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139849\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/139850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}