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Osteoporosis Discussion with Carol Michaels

When:

Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7:30 PM

Where:

Risa Lieberman
54 Keats Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078

973-214-2423

Event Contact(s):

Carol Michaels

Category:

Educational

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$10.00

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$15.00

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$10.00

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Exercise Your Way to Healthy Bones and Weight

Carol Michaels MBA,ACE, ACSM

Take-home strategies to achieve a healthy weight

Exercises to improve bone strength, posture and balance

Relaxation techniques to improve bones, weight and overall health

You will learn about the prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis through exercise.

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1 out of 2 women and 1 out of 4 men over 50 will have a wrist, hip, or spine fracture due to osteoporosis.

Effective and safe exercise can improve your quality of life, overall health, and keep your osteoporosis under control.

Topics to be covered

1. What is osteoporosis and osteopenia?

2. Who is at risk and why is it increasing?

3. Effects of osteoporosis

4. Protecting your bones through exercise

a. Why exercise improves bones

b. How to start a strength training program

c. Which exercises increase bone density

d. The exercise that should be avoided and potentially cause fractures

5. Balance and preventing falls

6. Posture and body mechanics

7. Guidelines for daily life activities to prevent fractures