If you've been diagnosed with osteoporosis or bone loss, then it's important that you focus on ways to improve your bone health. But you might be wondering, am I doing everything I can to keep my bones healthy and strong? With proper diet and the right amount of exercise, you may be able to improve your bone health. And talk to your doctor, too, to see if a prescription medicine is right for you. Combined, these can make a great bone healthy treatment program.
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The Bone Healthy Workout
To help you get started with bone healthy exercises, Bonehealth.com is happy to introduce The Bone Healthy Workout. We encourage you to make this series of exercises part of your bone health routine. Developed by nationally renowned fitness expert Kathy Kaehler, the workout should be part of your effort to help improve your strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. The workout was designed specifically for women with osteoporosis or bone loss—but it's a great routine for all women interested in maintaining healthy bones.
Click on the video below to view Kathy demonstrating The Bone Healthy Workout, and to hear an important message from actress and osteoporosis advocate, Sally Field, who embraced exercise as part of her bone healthy routine after being diagnosed with osteoporosis. Or, click here to download a printed version with pictures of Kathy showing you, step by step, how to perform each exercise. That way, you can do the workout anytime—at home, at the gym or on the road. This is a great step forward in your commitment to bone health, so check it out!
And, be sure to talk to your doctor before beginning any new physical activities.
Exercise and nutrition are important parts of any bone healthy routine, but they may not be enough to treat osteoporosis. Studies have shown that prescription treatment may do more than calcium or vitamin D alone. So talk to your doctor about your treatment options and find out if there's more you can do to improve your bone health.
Download The Bone Healthy Workout video below:
Download the print version of The Bone Healthy Workout below:
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You can submit your bone health tips for gardening, exercising, and cooking and they can be posted on BoneHealth.com!
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