Are you 50+?

May is National Osteoporosis Month and I’m excited about our #LiveBetter workshop on Sunday called “Exercising for Strong Bones.”    As I have been researching and put together the content for the workshop, I have to admit, I’m taking strong healthy bones much more seriously.         

This is the sentence that I keep seeing in many articles I’ve been reading this week.   “Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. Now is the time to take action.”

Osteoporosis can sneak up on you.  Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because one can’t feel bones weakening.   We want to make sure that osteoporosis doesn’t sneak up on you — and that’s why we’ve created our “Exercising for Strong Bones” Workshop.  

I have to tell you, the closer I get to 50, the more often I am startled by statistics like these for those 50 and older.  I keep thinking that 50 seems way to young to have to be worried about breaking bones due to low bone density!

If you’ve been diagnosed with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis or you have healthy bones and want to keep them that way-this workshop is for you!

In this online workshop you will learn:   

  1. The best exercises for maintaining and even improving bone density
  2. Exercises to avoid if you have Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
  3. How to adapt current exercises you are doing to be safe for you even if you have Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
  4. The two key things everyone should be aware of when it comes to your bone health.
  5. What exercises help with hip and spine bone strength
  6. The best posture for maintaining your bone strength
  7. Why you should know your T score and how it affects the exercises you do

Who should attend?

  • If you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia/osteoporosis or you have a family history (was your mom or your grandmother stooped over, or shrinking in height?), then you want to make sure to maintain your current bone density.  It’s important to know what exercises you should do, and what exercises you shouldn’t do.   
  • If you haven’t been diagnosed, you will want to make sure you are doing everything you can to make sure osteoporosis doesn’t sneak up on you.  You’ll want to ensure that your exercise time includes everything you can do to strengthen your bones and prevent the loss of bone density.   

You can register by clicking here!

Exercising for Strong Bones

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Did you know that we reach peak bone mass between 25 and 30 and then slowly begin to start losing bone mass at age 40? For women, reduced levels of estrogen after menopause can accelerate this bone density loss.

In this month’s Live Better workshop we are going to be talking about how you can use movement to decrease bone density loss and even improve bone density.

We’ll also be learning more about what it means when you are diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis when it comes to your movement time. I’ll go over the do’s and don’t of movement when you have low bone density so you’ll feel confident that you are doing everything you can to maintain and build your bone density and not get injured along the way!

Everyone, no matter your age will benefit from this workshop, but if you’ve celebrated your 50th birthday you won’t want to miss it.

Click here to purchase this online workshop!

Inspiration of the Month Beth Bartlett

When did you start Pilates and what inspired you to start?
I first started Pilates at Rivercity Pilates in 2011. After the birth of my son in 2012 I struggled finding time for myself. After a break from Pilates I started back at Rivercity in November, 2019. I had been having issues with my back and my physical therapist recommended Pilates. I have never been someone to work out, but I have always loved Pilates. My body always felt better when I practice it regularly.

How often do you practice Pilates and what type of sessions or classes have you been doing?
Currently I do private lessons with Carey once a week. I always tell Carey I would come every day if she had time. Before Covid I was attending classes 2-3 times a week. I try to incorporate some exercises Carey has taught me at home as well.

What benefits or improvements have you noticed in your body and life from doing Pilates?
I have a spinal fusion, and I tend to be tight on one side of my body. Pilates make my body, especially my back feel so much better! I also think my core has become stronger which helps protect injury to my back. I think my mental health is better when I do Pilates. I have been trying to make time for myself a priority. Pilates has been the only form of exercise I enjoy doing. I look forward to class each week and how I will feel after class.

Do you have a favorite exercise or piece of equipment (or both)?
I love any type of side bending exercises. Mermaid is a favorite. I also like using the barrel and chair.

What would you say to someone who is thinking about doing Pilates?
I would highly recommend Pilates to anyone thinking of trying it. I honestly think most people could benefit from Pilates. Carey is the best! I think she does a wonderful job of watching clients form and making appropriate adjustments.