Strenght Training in Osteoporosis Prevention

Effective Prevention of Osteoporosis Through Rehabilitation and Training

The study involves 120 women over the age of 50.

All participants in the study take part in high-intensity strength training for 10 months.

In addition, half of the participants receive vitamin D3 at a dose of 4,000 IU/day.

The investigators hypothesize that training combined with vitamin D3 supplementation will be more effective in preventing osteoporosis than training alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age over 50
• female

Exclusion Criteria:

• ongoing cancer,
• unstabilized cardiovascular disease,
• cognitive disorders,
• radiological treatment in the last 12 months,
• other contraindications to undertaking high-intensity strength training,
• diseases affecting the skeleton such as: Paget's disease, type I diabetes mellitus,
• taking medications affecting skeletal conditions including: long-term therapy with corticosteroids, thiazides, antiretroviral drugs,
• contraindications to taking vitamin D including: hypercalcemia, nephrolithiasis, sarcoidosis, lack of cholecalciferol hydroxylase activity in the liver and kidneys.