Category Archives: Posture

How to Exercise Safely with Bone Loss-Free NOF Webinar

How to Exercise Safely with Bone Loss-Free NOF Webinar

If you weren’t able to attend NOF’s live webinar, “How to Exercise Safely with Bone Loss” on Wednesday, here’s the link to the recording. March 7, 2018: Join NOF for our second online community webinar on Wednesday, March 7 at noon Eastern. NOF online community volunteer moderator, personal trainer and physical education instructor, Susie Hathaway… Continue Reading

11 Tips for Keeping Good Posture for Life

11 Tips for Keeping Good Posture for Life

Rewards of Good Posture— It’s a process, building and keeping good posture, but it’s worth the effort. You’ll feel better about yourself, you’ll breathe easier, your internal organs won’t be cramped, and your digestion will have enough space to function well. Slouching puts pressure on the front sides of your vertebrae, which are weaker than… Continue Reading

Exercise Guidelines & Precautions

Exercise Guidelines & Precautions

It's a great idea to adapt one's exercise routine when you get to that over-50 mark! What worked when we were 20 can be counterproductive in the second half of our lives, especially if you are dealing with low bone density. If you are strength training for osteoporosis and fracture prevention, please heed these precautions!… Continue Reading