🦴Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: Bones after 70, Training with Integrity
At seventy, bones don’t whisper—they negotiate. They creak, resist, adapt. They’ve survived decades of gravity, childbirth, accidents, and the quiet erosion of calcium. But they’re not fragile by default. They’re responsive. And if you treat them like allies—not liabilities—they’ll carry you through rock walls, yoga mats, and gym floors with surprising grace. What Happens to Bones After 70 Bone density declines : Post-menopausal shifts and age-related changes reduce bone mass, especially in women. The trabecular (spongy) bone inside vertebrae and hips thins first. Microarchitecture weakens : Bones lose internal scaffolding, making them more prone to compression fractures—especially in the spine. Calcium absorption slows : The gut becomes less efficient, and vitamin D synthesis drops, reducing the raw materials for bone repair. Balance and proprioception shift : Even strong bones can break if the body misjudges a landing or twist. Why Bones Break—and How to Protect Them F...