Exercises for Bone Strength

  • Harvard Health Online Course
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Which exercises are best for better bones? This Harvard Medical School course will not just tell you; it will show you!

  • Online; Self-Paced

$29.95

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Two Weeks, 2-6 Hours/Week

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Overview

You’ll be introduced to seven complete workouts and 60 powerful exercises that will foster robust bone health, will increase bone density, and importantly, will protect you against the risk and consequences of osteoporosis.

Learning Objectives

  • Dynamic full-body strength workouts.
  • Low-impact exercises to reduce fracture risk.
  • The most effective warm-up and cool-down techniques.
  • Cardio routines to reinforce bones and amp up fitness
  • Balance-enhancing yoga poses …limbering stretches.

Syllabus

Getting Started, with Dr. Mallika Marshall
Bone Basics

Exercise and Bones
Impact of Exercise on Bone Health

Designing a Safe Program
Your Own Workout Routine

Exercise Advice
Basic Strength Exercise Demonstrations
Dumbbell Strength Demonstrations
Cardio Exercise Demonstrations
Speed-Walking
Running
Plyometrics Exercise Demonstrations
Yoga Demonstrations
Stretching Demonstrations

Dr. Mallika Marshall
For Those with Osteoporosis or Bone Loss
Course Summary

Program Topics