Three home exercise workouts designed for people new to exercise who want to safely improve their bone health and osteoporosis.
A safe and effective way to build stronger bones and muscles, increase flexibility, and improve balance and posture.
Stronger Bones, Stronger Body is our osteoporosis exercise video workout series that incorporates strength, weight bearing, flexibility, posture and balance training.
The Stronger Bones, Stronger Body: Beginner I workout video is ideal for people new to exercise who want to safely improve their bone health.
This is a video streaming service and not a DVD.
The Benefits
These three unique workouts will introduce variety and fun into your workout routine. Besides keeping you on your toes, they will help you:
Build bone strength.
Improve your posture and balance.
Increase your flexibility.
Reduce your risk of a fall and fracture.
Increase muscle strength.
Challenge your bones with weight-bearing exercises.
Make your day-to-day activities easier to do.
The Workouts
This edition of Stronger Bones, Stronger Body includes three video workout sessions (between 33 and 38 minutes in duration) plus an extended bonus day.
You can do all of the workouts the comfort and privacy of your home, and at your pace and as frequently as you like.
Each workout session is easy to follow, includes detailed explanations and demonstrations, and requires minimal setup and equipment.
This programme is designed for adults who want structured, educational exercise guidance for bone health, and who can exercise at home without hands-on supervision.
We define a Beginner as someone new to exercise or has not exercised in months, years, or ever other than performing everyday tasks such as light housekeeping or gardening.
Make sure you receive the clearance from your physician or physical therapist before starting this or any other exercise program.
This programme cannot see you, progress you week by week, or correct your form in real time. If you need that level of attention, please work with a clinician in person.
This is a pre-recorded educational exercise programme. It is not a physiotherapy, medical, or personal-training service. Buying it does not make Margaret Martin or MelioGuide your clinician, and we do not assess whether these exercises are right for your body.
Exercise involves a risk of injury, including fracture. If you have osteoporosis, osteopenia, a recent fracture, spine, hip or pelvic pain, or you have been told you are at high fracture risk, get clearance from your own physician or physiotherapist before you start.
Stop if you feel pain, dizziness, chest pain, or unusual shortness of breath.
This list includes all the equipment you need to complete the Stronger Bones, Stronger Body video. Use the following to help you choose the right size ball for you:
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-exercise-equipment/use-burst-resistant-exercise-ball/
Each session is about 35 minutes in length and represents your workout for the day. I recommend that after you do your Day 1 exercise that you move on (the next day or several days after depending on your schedule and recovery time) to Day 2 and then to Day 3 and then start again at Day 1. Each session is designed to address different areas and and to get the most of the video, you should enjoy the variety of Day 1 through Day 3.
If you find specific exercises too challenging I recommend less demanding versions of the exercise for you to follow.
Many of the equipment recommendations are available for purchase online. I have assembled a list of Recommended Products for my clients.
I am a Physical Therapist with over 40 years of clinical experience helping people achieve their health goals, stay strong and age well.
I am the author of three books (including an Amazon bestseller) on exercise and bone health. I have also produced numerous home workout videos and courses for patients and health professionals.
My clinical specialties are bone health, osteoporosis, and exercise for successful aging.