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
  • Fiery Cardio EMOM

    Torch some calories while training your heart and lungs AND your legs and core with this bodyweight-only EMOM (every-minute-on-the-minute) cardio workout.

    This EMOM cardio will test your metal, but you will be s proud of yourself when you're done! Trainer's promise.

    Day 27 of the Unstoppable ...

  • Total Body Conditioning MetCon

    Whew! This one is going to get your heart rate up! Using a couple of pairs of dumbbells we'll cycle through a total body metabolic conditioning (Metcon) with different work times, depending on the exercise.

    Using a longer timed interval you'll work the larger muscles of the body with a strength ...

  • 1 Dumbbell Total Body Strength Workout

    Grab 1 dumbbell and get ready to work the whole body with this total body strength circuit. We start out with a standing abs Tabata, to get the heart rate up and your core ready, and then move onto a total body strength workout, using only one dumbbell.

    Tools: 1 moderate dumbbell

    Standing Abs ...

  • Glute & Hamstrings Workout

    Build the glutes and hamstrings to keep your knees, hips and low back happy. Using some of my favourite exercises we'll start with a glute activation series, followed by a plyo drill to work the power of the glutes & hamstrings and then finish it off with a strength circuit.

    And stick around ti...

  • Resistance Band & Booty Band Strength Workout

    Using a resistance band and a booty band you will hit all your muscles - with some extra love to your glutes with my Glute Burnout Finisher.

    This is also the perfect travel workout too. Since tubing takes up very little space in a suitcase. This workout is also low-impact, osteo-friendly and pe...

  • BOSU [Optional] Metabolic Conditioning Workout πŸ”₯

    You will love this workout - regardless of whether or not you have a BOSU ball. Working at different timed intervals, with a focus on multi-joint/compound exercises, you'll be led through a fast-paced, calorie-torching metabolic conditioning workout.

    Low-impact options are shown, the BOSU is co...

  • Posterior Shoulder Strength and Stability

    Workout 1 of this 2-part series focuses on the posterior rotator cuff muscles and tendons. You'll need a light to moderate resistance Theraband (resistance tubing works as well; just make sure it’s long enough and not overly hard to stretch).

    Use this as a warm-up before a strength workout, or a...

  • Rotator Cuff Workout

    Strengthen the front and top of the shoulders with this low-intensity, Theraband-based workout. Alternate between Day 1 and Day 2 Rotator Cuff workouts to stabilize and strengthen your shoulders in all planes of motion.

    This can be done as a warm-up before a workout, or a stand-alone if you have...

  • Strength Training Made Easy

    This workout is a revamp of my most popular workout on the - Strength Training for Women over 40 Made Easy. To date over 300,000 women have loved this workout. I filmed in it 2019 and since then my set, our video editing and even how I present a workout have changed so I thought why not revamp it...

  • Strength Training at Home

    We have a little bit of everything in this strength training workout. From a strength EMOM drill to a strength Tabata to a strength circuit! This workout delivers.

    There is no cardio in this workout, however, your heart rate will most likely climb due to the multi-joint/compound exercises I have...

  • Upper Body Endurance HIIT Flow with Dumbbells

    Feel the burn with this upper body HIIT flow with dumbbells. Performing the workout in a circuit of four upper exercises, you'll flow through each exercise with little rest.

    The focus of this dumbbell HIIT will be improving your muscular endurance, and then you'll move into a high-intensity (wi...

  • Shoulder Friendly Total Body Workout

    Whether you have sensitive shoulders or not you will love this shoulder-friendly total body strength workout. Using dumbbells and a booty band you'll hit it all.

    I have also programmed some shoulder strengthening exercises and mobility drills, and I offer tips on what exercises in this shoulder...

  • Bodyweight Burn EMOM

    Drive that heart rate up, while also hitting the leg muscles, core and even your upper body with this bodyweight-only EMOM (every minute on the minute) workout.

    I've also put an extra challenge (and muscle burn) in! Instead of resting and waiting for the next minute and next exercise, we will p...

  • 20-Minute Leg Day with Dumbbells

    If you are short on time and need a quick 20-minute strength workout - this one delivers! Using some of my favourite lower body exercises we will strengthen your legs.

    You will also work your core with the single-sided exercises we are performing. This is called unilateral training and it reall...

  • Calorie Burning πŸ”₯ Tabata

    This fiery, calorie-burning cardio Tabata is perfect for any level of fitness. Both low and high-impact options are shown, as well as a way to make push-ups and mountain climbers suck less!

    This is the perfect little 25-minute workout to get your heart rate up and train your legs, upper body and...

  • Qi Gong for Lower Back Pain

    In this video, Alex will share a Qi Gong routine designed to relieve lower back pain and stiffness. This exercise uses pressure point stimulation, stretching, and movements to loosen up tight muscles and increase circulation in the lower back region.

    No equipment is required.

  • All Levels Bodyweight Only Ab MetCon

    Hit your abs and drive your heart rate up with this bodyweight metcon workout. High and low-impact options are shown, and osteo-friendly core exercises are demonstrated as well. This is truly an all-level metabolic conditioning workout!

    Day 2 of the 15-Day Ignite Challenge.

    3 x 30sec
    1,2, 3 ho...

  • Killer MetCon

    In this full-body metcon workout, you'll be given high and low-impact options, so no matter where you are in your fitness journey, you'll feel the burn without the struggle.

    By using full body, compound exercises, you'll blast a ton of calories while working all your muscles. It's the perfect m...

  • Booty Burn MetCon

    Train the tush (aka booty) with this fiery metcon. It's the perfect blend of high-intensity yet low in impact exercises to get the heart rate up while firing up your booty. This workout is also knee-friendly due to the exercises programmed. You'll work the knees without burning them out by focusi...

  • Core MetCon Workout with 1 Dumbbell

    Looking for a quick metcon workout? This 15-minute metcon will strengthen and tighten your abs while also burning some serious calories. You can also make this workout longer by sticking around for the push-up finisher after the core metcon.

    Day 4 of the 15-Day Ignite Challenge.

    Tools: 1 mode...

  • 30-Min Total Body Metcon

    This fun (and fiery) 1 dumbbell metcon is perfect for any fitness level. Focusing on functional movements and compound exercises, you'll cycle through a total body circuit that will be over before you know it!

    Osteoporosis-friendly alternatives are shown.

    Day 5 of the 15-Day Ignite Challenge

    T...

  • All Levels EMOM Cardio

    If you hate cardio, you will love this workout! Using EMOMs (every minute on the minute), you'll get your heart rate up while also hitting all the muscles in your body - including your abs!

    Day 6 of the 15-Day Ignite Challenge.

    Tools: BOSU (optional), chair or bench for beginners

    EMOM x 5
    Minu...

  • HIIT MetCon Core

    Get your heart rate up while also hitting your abs with five of the best ab drills. No equipment is required, but don't think you won't feel this! You will feel the burn with this bodyweight-only core metcon.

    Day 7 of the 15-Day Ignite Challenge.

    Osteoporosis & beginner options are shown.

    Too...

  • The Best Full Body MetCon

    This metcon workout focuses on the four pillars of fitness: power, strength, endurance and flexibility. You will love the variety and flow of this metcon workout.

    Osteoporosis and beginner-friendly options are shown.

    Day 8 of the 15-Day Ignite Challenge.

    Tools: pair of light, moderate & heavy ...