PJ
PJ has been a certified personal trainer, Third Age instructor and fitness instructor since 1995. Besides teaching fitness, she has written for several publications, has produced and starred in her own fitness show, been awarded as Best in Fitness, and has worked in cardiac rehab in one of Canada’s leading cardiac hospitals. She has also owned and operated various training studios in the Vancouver area, and now you can find her online helping people from all walks of life and from all around the globe get fit.
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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...
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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)
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10 sumo squats
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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...
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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-...
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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Upper Body Strength for Osteo
Workout #8 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
Today's workout is all about the upper body!
Tools: a pair of light, moderate and heavy dumbbells
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Balance & Core for Osteo
Workout #9 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
Improve your balance, core and stability with this workout.
Tools: be by a wall, or have a chair by you
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Lower Body Strength for Osteo
Workout #10 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
For the final workout of your week, we are focusing on your lower body.
After today's workout 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 worko... -
Ladder-Style Total Body Strength for Osteo
Workout #11 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
To kick off your 3rd week you'll perform a total body strength workout.
Tools: a pair of moderate dumbbells, tubing
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Cardio for Bad Knees
Workout #12 - 30-Day Osteo Program
Get your heart rate up, without any stress to your knees with this fun, low-impact workout.
Tools: a mat
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Toned Arms Workout
Workout #13 - 30-Day Osteo Program
Strengthen your biceps & triceps with this no-repeat arm workout.
Tools: moderate dumbbells, a chair
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Mini Tabata with Stretch
Workout #14 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
This is a short low impact cardio workout, followed by an extended stretch. You will love it!
Tools: a chair
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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No Squats, No Lunge Leg Day
Workout #15 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
A lower body strength workout, without any lunges or squats! Yay!
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)
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Metcon Workout for Osteo
Workout #16 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
Hit the muscles and get the heart rate up with this fun low-impact Metabolic Conditioning workout.
Tools: a pair of moderate dumbbells, tubing, a chair, a step or access to the bottom stair (if you have a staircase)
For after-workout stretches if you h...
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EMOM Cardio Workout
Workout #17 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
EMOM low-impact cardio workout (every minute on the minute).
Toools: none
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Arms & Shoulders
Workout #18 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
Strengthen your arms and shoulders with this fun upper body workout.
Tools: a chair, a pair of light & moderate dumbbells
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Total Body Mobility - Safe for Osteoporosis
Workout #19 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
Work your mobility - so you not only feel better, you move better too!
Tools: a chair & mat
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/videos/stretches-for-osteoporosis
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Lower Body & Balance Workout
Workout #20 - 30-Day Osteoporosis Program
Welcome to your final workout of the 30-Day Osteo Program! Train the legs, and improve your balance with today's workout.
Tools: 1 heavy dumbbell and a chair (or a wall nearby)
For after-workout stretches if you have Osteo, please follow this: https:/...
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Exercises Not To Do with Osteoporosis
A stand-alone fit tip and one of our educational videos for the 30-Day Osteoporosis Program.
Learn what exercises and why to avoid when you have osteoporosis.
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How to Hip Hinge
A stand-alone fit tip for anyone who wants to exercise safely, and one of our educational videos for the 30-Day Osteoporosis Program.
How to bend, or hinge, safely.