Have you been told you have low bone mineral density, osteopenia or osteoporosis?
If bone loss continues, it increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. It is estimated that half of all women and 1 in 4 men have osteoporosis. Those who don’t have osteoporosis; 1 in 3 adults over 50 have some degree of reduced bone density.
The good news is exercise can help! Weight-bearing and resistance exercises stimulate bone formation by encouraging the body to maintain and build stronger bones. However, not all strength exercises promote bone growth, targeting specific areas within recommended intensities is key to helping your bones become strong again.
Our BONES program was born with the idea to support men and women to confidently rebuild their bones and make sure they are getting the most of their exercise programming for their bone health goals! Our program is based on current research recommendations and delivered by our bone loving Exercise Physiologists each step of the way.
How is the BONES program different from standard Exercise Physiology Services?
The BONES program is for individuals who are looking to focus on their bone mineral density and is ideal for middle-age to older adults who do not have complex health considerations. If you have other health considerations like chronic pain or arthritis, don’t worry. Our exercise physiologists can also help within our standard consults and mixed group classes where we can support your bone goals in ways that are appropriate and supportive for other health concerns and challenges.
What options are there?
The BONES program has a number of options to suit different levels of availability and accountability.
We have an option to complete the program as a part of a supervised group class, OR, independently with a specific program for you to take away and complete at your own home or gym. For either of these options the first step is booking an assessment.
You can do this by calling our friendly team to discuss your options. Please leave us a message and we will get back to you if we are with clients and aren’t able to answer straight away.