While there are plenty of reasons to celebrate getting older, there’s no denying that our risk of disease goes up as we age. It’s not something to panic about—it’s something to be aware of! One ailment I want to direct our attention to is osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is prevalent in adults in general, but for women, our risk of developing osteoporosis increases after menopause.

Thankfully, there are ways to combat osteoporosis—one of the best ways is to exercise. So, here’s everything you need to know about exercising for osteoporosis prevention! (Including the specific types of exercise that protect our bones.)