Osteoporosis Workouts with an Exercise Ball , Safe & Easy Stretching Workouts for Seniors, Created by two time award winning trainer of the year recipient Carol Michaels MBA

This instructional time efficient full body workout using an exercise ball and hand weights is safe for osteoporosis and can also help to prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression. Strength training, posture, balance, flexibility, and stress reduction exercises are important components of an osteoporosis fitness program and are included in this video. The exercise or stability ball can be used to create a fun and unique session and remove boredom from your fitness routine. Challenge yourself by using a ball and learn new exercises which take advantage of the instability provided by the ball. Sitting on a ball also reinforces the need for good posture while performing each exercise. If you are new to exercise, start slowly and gradually work up to larger movements, more repetitions, and heavier weights. Focus on good form, stability, and listen to your body. There is no unsafe forward bending or extreme twisting. This workout is not for those who are frail. Use the specific modifications given by your health professional. Carol Michaels, an award winning fitness professional, has helped thousands of people improve their health for over 25 years. For more information and to learn about our zoom classes contact the National Osteoporosis Foundation.