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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 8 MIN

1 in 2 Women Will Fracture a Bone After 50: Here's the Evidence-Based Solution

from The Never Too Old to Lift Podcast

One in two women over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. One in five men. Not might — will. And yet most people walking around right now have no idea their bones are quietly becoming more fragile. No symptoms, no warning, until there is one.In this episode, Chris explains what osteoporosis actually is, why the stakes are higher than most people realise, and, most importantly, what you can do right now to change the trajectory of your bone health.In this episode you'll learn:What osteoporosis actually is and how it differs from normal age-related bone lossWhy a wrist fracture in your fifties could be your body's most important warning signalWhy walking and swimming alone are not enough to protect your bonesThe three principles that make resistance training so effective for bone densityWhy fear of movement after a diagnosis is one of the biggest risks of allThe one type of exercise that is contraindicated for people with spinal osteoporosisShownotes:For the full show notes page, go to:https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast047/Episode mentioned: Episode 15 — Women's Health, Menopause and Strength Training with Michelle Lyons https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast015New to strength training and not sure where to start?Download the free ebook — it walks you through how to build your first strength training programme, including which exercises to choose and how to progress them at your own pace.nevertoooldtolift.com/ebookReady to take the next step?If this episode has got you thinking it's time to actually get started, Stronger for Life is the online course and community designed specifically for adults over 50 who want to build strength safely and confidently, with the guidance of a physiotherapist every step of the way.Find out more at nevertoooldtolift.com/course

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One in two women over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. One in five men. Not might — will. And yet most people walking around right now have no idea their bones are quietly becoming more fragile. No...

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