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In this episode of the Revital Health Podcast, Jodi Duval sits down with Kyle Zagrodzky, Founder and CEO of OsteoStrong, to explore why bone health deserves a much bigger place in conversations about longevity, strength and health optimisation.Bone is often reduced to calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis risk, but as Kyle explains, bone is dynamic, responsive and deeply connected to the nervous system, hormones, muscle, balance, metabolism and ageing.Jodi and Kyle discuss osteogenic loading, the science of mechanotransduction, how targeted skeletal loading differs from traditional resistance training, and why many people are not receiving enough stimulus to maintain or improve bone density across the lifespan.They also explore:Why bone density is declining across generationsWhy strength and balance matter for longevityThe relationship between menopause, oestrogen and accelerated bone lossWhy protein is essential for muscle, collagen and bone matrixThe difference between bone density and bone tensile strengthWhy bone health cannot be separated from hormones, inflammation and metabolic healthHow OsteoStrong uses short, targeted, supervised loading sessionsWhy people may notice changes in strength, balance and confidence before DEXA changes appearThe role of red light therapy, vibration plates and PEMF in broader musculoskeletal supportWhy bone health needs to be part of a bigger health optimisation modelKyle also shares the origin story of OsteoStrong, his personal experience with chronic pain, the early challenges of creating a new category in health and fitness, and why he believes skeletal strength conditioning could have major implications for future generations.This conversation is especially relevant for women in perimenopause and menopause, athletes, practitioners, parents, older adults, and anyone interested in maintaining independence, resilience and strength as they age.Where to find out more: http://osteostrong.com.au/