Incease in Bone Calcium Stores
Your bones are not static. They can become stronger and denser as a result of the demands placed on them though physical activity and exercise, which can increase their mineral content. The key factor regulating this is the mechanical force you apply during the activities you undertake. The types of exercise that help build stronger bones are strength-training and weight-bearing exercises that work against gravity with differing degrees of impact, for example tennins, netball, basketball, aerobics, dancing, walking and running. Bones are strengthened as a result of the stress exercise imposes on them, which results in greater quantities of calcium and collagen depositied within them, reducing the risk of osteoporosis. The supportive connective tissue surrounding your joints is also strengthened |
Increased In Strength Of Ligaments
Ligaments, and also tendons will increase in flexibility and strength with exercise. Athletes require stronger tendons and more pliable ligaments to handle the demands of a progressive training programme. For example, if an athelete lifts progressively increasing weights as part of a strength-training programme, their muscles will get stronger. To accomodate this the tendons have to increase their load-bearing capacity, while the ligaments need to adapt their pliability. This adaptation occurs when fibroblast secretions increase the production of collagen fibres relative to the training load.
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Increased Thickness Of Hyaline Cartilage
Hyaline cartilage is the most common type of cartilage in your body. It is found mainly on the articulating surfaces of your bones and protects them from wear and tear. It also provides a certain amount of elasticity to absorb shock. It becomes thicker with regular exercise.
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Increased Production Of Synovial Fluid
Movement of joints stimulates the secretion of synovial fluid. With regular exercise, this becomes less viscous and the range of movement at the joint increases as connective tissue improves in its flexibility
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