Annual Meeting session · 1 CEC

Grub, Drugs, and Rock 'N' Roll; Strategies for Optimal Bone Health

Osteoporosis is a global public health concern and yet exercise remains a poorly adopted prescription to target bone strength. Not all exercise is equal; bone responds to signals of high impact, shorter duration, such as jumping and hopping, the benefits of which are blunted post adolesence.…

About this course

2026 ACSM Annual Meeting Session

What you will learn

  • Describe the physiological mechanisms by which exercise, nutrition, and pharmacological interventions influence bone strength and skeletal health across adulthood
  • Evaluate the evidence supporting exercise protocols, nutritional strategies, and pharmacological approaches for preventing bone loss and promoting bone formation in populations at risk for osteoporosis and skeletal vulnerability
  • Apply evidence-based recommendations to optimize bone health and reduce fracture risk in adults experiencing aging, prolonged bedrest, disability, or other conditions associated with compromised skeletal health

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