CSCS Daily Practice Question #30
A strength coach designs a bone health program for a 55-year-old female with low BMD (osteopenia, T-score -1.5) at the hip. The program includes:
- Moderate-load resistance training (65% 1RM, 8-12 reps)
- Elliptical machine 45 min, 3x/week
- Yoga and flexibility work 2x/week
Critique this program for bone adaptation optimization.
A. The program is suboptimal for bone growth: it lacks high-impact loading, multi-directional forces, and sufficient mechanical stress. Moderate loads (65% 1RM) fall below the intensity needed for robust osteogenic stimulus. Elliptical and yoga provide minimal impact or directional variance. Recommended additions: high-impact activities (jumping, running), heavy compound lifts (>80% 1RM), and multi-planar resistance exercises.
B. The program is optimal; moderate loading is best for bone health
C. Bone adaptation requires only resistance training with no impact component
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From Chapter 5: Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Programs
DCO Code: 1.D2
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A. The program is suboptimal for bone growth: it lacks high-impact loading, multi-directional forces, and sufficient mechanical stress. Moderate loads (65% 1RM) fall below the intensity needed for robust osteogenic stimulus. Elliptical and yoga provide minimal impact or directional variance. Recommended additions: high-impact activities (jumping, running), heavy compound lifts (>80% 1RM), and multi-planar resistance exercises.
B. The program is optimal; moderate loading is best for bone health
C. Bone adaptation requires only resistance training with no impact component
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