The research I have read says that mountain biking is slightly positive for building bone density, but you still need to do weight lifting!
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Agree with Robin and Lisa. Adding weight training and some weight bearing exercise, like walking, running, etc. are essential to keeping your bone health.
Riding hills will make your muscles stronger but you also risk muscle imbalances (been there, don't want to go there again). Also, upper body and core strength is important.
Lynette, good job making it up that hill. By the way, it gets easier, just keep at it.
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