Exercising for Bone Health
Tammy Barnard and Wendy Wood
Your bones are more than just a frame — they are living tissue that grows stronger when you move. When you stay active, your body responds by making your bones denser and better able to withstand the stress placed on them. This publication discusses the benefits of regular exercise for bone health and easy bone-strengthening exercises to help build and maintain healthy bones. Written by Tammy Barnard and Wendy Wood, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2026.
