74:: The forgotten essential in your exercise handbag... Jump Training!

Jump training isn’t just for athletes — it’s a crucial exercise for women of all ages to build bone mineral density, prevent falls, and protect against injury. In this episode, we dive into why jump training should be an essential part of your exercise handbag, especially for women.We cover:Why women are at higher risk for bone loss and osteoporosisHow jump training improves bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescents, premenopausal, and postmenopausal womenHow oral contraceptives can affect peak bone mass and how jump training helpsDifferent types of jump training for all fitness levels: squat jumps, split jumps, box jumps, lateral hops, and moreHow to safely progress your jump training program for strength, tendon health, and fall preventionWhether you’re a runner, Pilates lover, yoga sculpt fan, or home workout queen, jump training can be adapted to fit your style — and it’s one of the most effective ways to protect your bones, joints, and overall musculoskeletal health.Perfect for: women’s fitness, jump training for women, bone health, osteoporosis prevention, plyometrics, exercise for longevity, and women’s strength training.Tune in to learn how to safely add jump training to your weekly routine and take your exercise handbag to the next level!Research mentioned:Jump Training in premenopausal women:https://www.medsciencegroup.us/articles/ASMP-7-114.php The benefits of jump-training in girls taking oral contraceptives:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2015.1048520 The benefits of jump training for pre-menopausal women: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-014-0220-8 The benefits of jump training for college women:https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00666.2005 On adolescent girls:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kara-Witzke/publication/271519902_Effects_of_plyometric_jump_training_on_bone_mass_in_adolescent_girl/links/59dc2935aca2728e20183ddb/Effects-of-plyometric-jump-training-on-bone-mass-in-adolescent-girl.pdf loving the pod? click the follow button, & we'd love if you could leave a review! thank you x 1000 :) sign up for the free Wellness Girl Chats newsletter!Want a peak into what it is like building this business, the podcast interviews, and all things female founder BTS? sign up for the free Firstborn Daughter Diaryinsta:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @wellnessbigsispodyoutube:: @dr.kelsyvickdpttiktok:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @wellnessbigsispodsign up for our patreon for exclusive content & workouts!00:00- 00:50 Intro00:51- 01:31 Introduction to Exercise Handbag Essentials01:32- 02:24 Understanding Jump Training02:25- 05:45 Physiology and Bone Health05:46- 09:08 Implementing Jump Training Safely09:09- 09:32 Ad Break09:33- 10:32 Benefits of Jump Training10:33- 15:12 Practical Tips for Jump Training15:13- 17:18 Conclusion and Next Steps