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Define resistance training and bone density and give one short worked example.

# Definitions **Resistance Training:** A form of exercise where muscles contract against an external resistance (such as weights, resistance bands, or body weight) to build strength, muscular endurance, and size. **Bone Density:** A measurement of the amount of minerals (primarily calcium and phosphorus) contained in a specific volume of bone tissue. Higher bone density indicates stronger, more resilient bones. --- ## Worked Example **Question:** A 55-year-old woman with low bone density (osteopenia) begins a resistance training program. After 12 months of training 3 times per week, her lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) increases from 0.95 g/cm² to 1.02 g/cm². Calculate her percentage improvement. **Solution:** - Initial BMD = 0.95 g/cm² - Final BMD = 1.02 g/cm² - Change = 1.02 - 0.95 = 0.07 g/cm² Percentage improvement = (Change ÷ Initial) × 100 = (0.07 ÷ 0.95) × 100 = **7.4% improvement** **Interpretation:** This 7.4% increase in bone density demonstrates how regular resistance training can significantly strengthen bones, helping reduce fracture risk and potentially reversing early bone loss.