Longevity Doctor Amanda Kahn Recommends Weighted Rollerblading for Bone Health

Primary care physician and longevity specialist Amanda Kahn, MD, advocates for incorporating resistance into daily routines to improve bone and spine health. She personally rollerblades with wrist and ankle weights and a weighted vest, acknowledging it may look unusual but emphasizing its benefits. Studies indicate weight training helps prevent osteoporosis and sarcopenia. Women reach peak bone mass around age 30, after which bones become more fragile. Weight-bearing exercises, from power lifting to strength classes, aid in maintaining bone mass. Kahn suggests using ankle and wrist weights or a weighted vest as a supplement to a routine, not the main component. She integrates these weights into activities like blow-drying her hair, stating that longevity can adapt to individual lifestyles and any effort is better than none.