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
  • 5-Minute Quick Abs with the BOSU

    Give me 5-minutes and I will give you an ab workout that will challenge your core and leave you feeling the effects the next day!

    Using a BOSU ball we cycle through 5 of my favourite BOSU exercises for a quick abs workout.

    Do this after a strength workout, a run or walk, or just because.

    Pl...

  • Cardio Boxing - For All Levels!

    If boxing workouts make you cringe you are going to love this one! This easy-to-follow cardio boxing workout for women over 40 is just that... easy to follow!

    High and low impact options shown with a killer arm and core finisher at the end.

    FYI: I've added osteoporosis-friendly core options t...

  • 20-Min Ab Ripper Cardio Workout - Osteoporosis Safe Core Exercises Shown

    Get your heart rate up AND train your core with this 20-minute ab HIIT workout. We alternate between 1 cardio move and 2 ab/core exercises to keep the heart pumping while strengthening your core area.

    And... if you have osteoporosis, I have you covered.

    Since many ab moves are contraindicated f...

  • Core & Stretch

    Wondering what to do after your workout, walk or run? Train your core and then cool yourself down with these total-body stretches.

    No equipment required, in fact you don't even need shoes!

    The core work is all-levels friendly, with options if you can't flex your spine (ie. osteoporosis), and ...

  • Abs Tabata

    Day 9 of the 21 Day Fitness Challenge (for beginners). A fun tabata-cardio workout focussing on your core. This workout is also osteoporosis-friendly, and no tools are required

  • Osteoporosis Prevention

    Osteoporosis Ep. 4

    Learn what the best preventative measures are for osteoporosis and how to keep building the density and quality of your bones.

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or...

  • Osteoarthritis Risk Factors

    Osteoarthritis Ep. 3

    Healthy joints can become osteoarthritic because of the body’s failed attempt to repair damaged joint tissues. For most people, this damage can occur when otherwise healthy joints are exposed to heavy workloads over a long period of time.

    However, for some individuals whos...

  • Osteoarthritis - Understanding Your Pain

    Osteoarthritis Ep. 5

    Further, understand OA pain, and treatments to help manage your pain.

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other health care services. No pharmacist-patient rel...

  • Osteoarthritis - What is it

    Osteoarthritis Ep. 1

    Osteoarthritis is commonly thought of as an “old person” disease. That is, until you have it. Are you just getting old as your doctor says, or is there something else going on? Learn more with our 6 part osteoarthritis series.

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for ge...

  • Osteoarthritis Causes

    Osteoarthritis Ep. 2

    We often think of osteoarthritis as a progressive disease of “ageing”. But it is not solely caused by ‘ageing’. Learn what other reasons osteoarthritis can happen, and at any age.

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for general informational purposes only and do not co...

  • Osteoarthritis - Prevention & Management

    Osteoarthritis Ep. 6

    Learn what certain lifestyle changes can help you improve your joint health and prevent OA.

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other health care services. No ...

  • Osteoarthritis - Treatment

    Osteoarthritis Ep. 4

    While there is currently no cure for OA, there are ways to manage the symptoms and improve function.

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other health care serv...

  • Osteoporosis- What is it

    Osteoporosis Ep. 1

    Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime. Statistically, if an older person breaks his or her hip, there is a higher chance of dying in the first-year post-fracture because of complications from t...

  • Osteoporosis - Treatment

    Osteoporosis Ep. 3

    What pharmacological treatments are typically prescribed for osteoporosis?

    Disclaimer: These videos are intended for general informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other health care services. No pharmacist-patient r...

  • Ab Finisher No Repeat [10 MIN ABS]

    Got 10-minutes? Join me with this ab finisher. 10 exercises, no-repeats.

    This ab finisher is also osteoporosis friendly, and it is the perfect little routine for after a strength or cardio workout.

    Tools: none

    Knees bent to hollow hold
    Wide mountain climbers
    V sit
    Rolling plank
    Scissor kicks
    S...

  • Strength Training for Osteoporosis

    Strength Training to Prevent Osteoporosis - this 30-minute strength-based workout is a MUST for any woman over the age 40. As we age we lose our bone density and I've created a workout here that will help build your bones, as well as your muscles 👊

    Tools needed: a pair of light & moderate dumbbe...

  • The Best Leg Finisher

    If you have some extra gas in the tank you are going to love this leg finisher. Using one dumbbell and a booty band (optional) we will hit the legs and the hips with this special little, slightly-evil, workout finisher.

    Tools: one moderate dumbbell, booty band (optional)

    x3
    10 sumo squats
    2...

  • EMOM Strength for Osteo

    Workout #6 of the 30-Day Osteo Program.

    EMOM (every minute on the minute) strength workout.

    This is the start of a new week of workouts! Here's to kicking some butt.

    Tools: a pair of moderate & heavy dumbbells

    For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfif...

  • Total Body Strength for Osteo

    Workout #1 - 30 Day Osteoporosis Program

    A total body strength workout to build the muscles and the bones.

    Tools: a pair of light & heavy dumbbells, a chair, exercise tubing

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

  • All Standing Low Impact HIIT for Osteo

    Workout #2 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program

    All standing cardio workout.

    Tools: none

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

  • Strength + Core for Osteo

    Workout #3 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program

    Tools: a moderate pair of dumbbells

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

  • Sweat & Stretch for Osteo

    Workout #4 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program

    A short cardio workout, followed by mobility and stretch session.

    Tools: chair, yoga tie

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

  • Strength for All Levels - Osteo

    Workout #5 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program

    A total body strength workout.

    This is the final workout for your week. You have 2 days that you can use:

    - For active rest (ie. walking, biking, hiking - be active, just do not do any structured workouts)
    - Or, make up any workouts you didn't get in

    ...

  • Low Impact Tabata for Osteo

    Workout #7 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program

    It's cardio time!

    Tools: nothing

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