Osteo-Friendly Workouts

Osteo-Friendly Workouts

Workouts that are safe for those who have
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
NOTE: the workout itself will be osteo-friendly, some of the stretches/cool downs may not be. If you have osteoporosis, please sub out any twisting or spinal flexion if they are encountered during the stretch part.

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Osteo-Friendly Workouts
  • Osteoporosis Exercises To Avoid [AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD]

    Learn what exercises are best to help build bone and prevent osteoporosis and what exercises you should avoid if you have osteoporosis.

    👉🏼 First, what is osteoporosis?
    Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn...

  • Low Back Friendly Ab Exercises

    This is the friendliest workout on the internet! Using a series of plank moves, and deep core moves, this workout will be easy on the low back and the neck, and it is also osteoporosis-friendly.

    Grab a mat and follow along after your workout, or as a stand-alone if improving your core strength i...

  • Nonstop Cardio Core [OSTEOPOROSIS SAFE]

    You are going to love this nonstop cardio workout! It's a 20-minute workout that will get the heart rate up while training those abs! I also offer osteoporosis, prolapse and diastasis recti safe exercises so you can confidently join me and get your abs working, without any risk of injury.

    Tools...

  • 2,500ish Step Low Impact Cardio Workout

    Get your step count in your own living room with this fun, low-impact walking workout. Step the equivalent of 2,500 steps or 2km.

    And if you're feeling extra spicy put on a weighted vest for extra calorie-burn and added bone-building.
    Head here to check out the one I'm using in this workout: h...

  • 15-Min Crunchless Abs | Safe for Prolapse, Osteoporosis & Diastasis Recti

    If you have prolapse, diastasis recti or osteoporosis this is the perfect core workout for you! This is a full follow-along 15-minute crunchless ab workout that is not only safe for all, but it is also very effective!

    You only need 1 dumbbell and a yoga block and feel free to add this workout i...

  • 5,000'ish Steps at Home Low Impact Workout for Fat Loss

    Hit your step count with this fun indoor low-impact walking workout. Using intervals of different low impact moves you will accumulate up to 5,000 steps (4km) if you stay at pace with me.

    Save this workout for a rainy or snowy day, or push play on those days you need to get your butt moving and...

  • Osteoporosis Friendly Cardio & Abs

    Tired of modifying moves on regular workouts because you have osteoporosis, osteopenia or osteoarthritis? In this full-body cardio workout, we will get your heart rate up, work on your bone and joint health, and hit your abs with exercises that are not only safe for you - but also the most effect...

  • Posture Stretches

    If you find your head poking forward, your chest and shoulder muscles tight, and your mid-back rounding these stretches for better posture could be the answer to your posture-prayers.

    Done daily (with a proper weekly strength workout), you could start to reverse the damage that bad posture is d...

  • Stretches for Osteoporosis

    Not every stretch is appropriate if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. In this stretch session, you'll be guided through a whole-body stretch session, without any risk to your spine or hips.

    Increase your range of motion in the joints, and work on lengthening the muscles!

    Perfect to do afte...

  • Osteoporosis & Osteopenia Workout with Dumbbells [THAT'S NOT LAME!]

    If you want stronger bones one of the best ways to do that is with a strength training workout. In this total-body strength workout for osteoporosis and osteopenia, we'll not only work on building the bone density and improving your general strength, but we will also work your balance and your co...

  • Low Impact Cardio Workout Safe for Sciatica or Low Back Pain

    Is your low back, or sciatica acting up? Keep yourself moving with this low-impact low back & sciatica safe cardio workout.

    In addition to this being low impact, I've also programmed some exercises specific for back pain to help strengthen some common weak and tight areas that could exacerbate ...

  • 12 Min Tricep Workout with Dumbbells [GREAT FINISHER!]

    Strengthen those triceps with my 12-minute tricep workout. Using one pair of dumbbells we will toast your tris. This is a great workout finisher, or add a cardio workout before or after it.

    For best results do this workout 1-2 times a week - not forgetting about the other muscles of your body e...

  • Total Body Resistance Band Circuit Workout

    Using a resistance band (aka exercise tubing, tubing with handles) you'll hit every muscle in the body! The exercises are programed circuit-style, so you get the maximum results, in one session, and the circuit is all standing as well.

    This is a great workout for travel!

    And... stick around u...

  • Strengthen Your Legs, Glutes and Hips at Home

    Strengthen your legs, glutes and hips with this workout! Using one heavy dumbbell you'll go through a series of one-legged moves that will not only strengthen the muscles in your lower body, these moves will also help improve your balance, increase your core strength and work on your functional s...

  • No Repeat, Low Impact Mini Band Cardio Workout for the Butt & Thighs

    Train your hips and glutes with this no-repeat mini-band workout. Designed to get the heart rate up, as well as train the legs and booty you'll love this fast-paced, yet low-impact and one-round only workout for the home.

    This is also Day 9 of the 10 Day Legs & Booty Challenge. YAY!

    Tools: ma...

  • Quick EMOM Cardio Workout with Extended Lower Body Stretches

    Get your heart rate up with this quick EMOM workout. Low and high impact options are shown, and no equipment is required.

    After the EMOM cardio, we will move through a gentle yoga flow to help stretch the legs as well as work on your balance.

    This is also Day 8 of the 10 Day Legs & Booty Chal...

  • Quick All Standing Cardio Workout

    This all-standing cardio is no joke! Yes, it's only 15-minutes, but it's 15-minutes of awesomeness. This is the perfect cardio workout to do when you're short on time or a little low in energy levels. It's got enough "zing" to get you moving, but not so much that it will zap you completely.

    Too...

  • Legs, Shoulders & Abs

    I picked the best exercises to strengthen your legs, shoulders and abs. We are also performing 4 sets of each series so you can really focus on your form and push through any plateaus you might be experiencing.

    Tools: a pair of moderate and heavy dumbbells and if you're a beginner a chair

    For ...

  • All Standing AMRAP Cardio

    Day 30: Get your heart rate up without taking it to the mat with this standing cardio workout that you can do anywhere! These cardio exercises will jump-start your endurance and leave every muscle worked!

    Using the training technique called AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) you'll perform 3 di...

  • 10-Minute Ab Workout | Osteoporosis & Diastasis Recti Options

    Hit the deep core muscles and your six-pack with this equipment-free 10-minute ab workout. Great to do after a workout - when you really want to target your abs.

    I also provide safe alternative exercises for anyone with osteoporosis, diastasis recti or any other condition where you should not b...

  • On the Ball Abs

    An all levels, all abs workout using just your body weight and a stability ball. Osteo-friendly options provided.

    Equipment: Stability ball, yoga mat

    For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis

  • Joint-Friendly Cardio & Strength

    Using low-impact cardio to get your heart rate up, and strength exercises that won't overuse any one joint, you will get the full-meal deal with this joint-friendly cardio and strength workout.

    Options are also given during the abs for people with osteoporosis.

    Perfect for all levels.

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  • Total Body BOSU [Optional] Blast

    An intermediate whole-body cardio, strength and core interval-style workout. Don’t have a Bosu? All movements can be performed on the floor. Knee, shoulder, Osteo- and wrist-friendly options provided.

    Equipment: Moderate dumbbells + mat, Bosu (optional)

    For after-workout stretches if you have ...

  • Osteoporosis - Symptoms

    Osteoporosis Ep. 2

    How can I have osteoporosis, you may wonder? I don't feel any different…except I broke a bone just tripping over the sidewalk. Typically, there are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss.
    But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have a few tell...