Do you want to know … the best type of exercises for building stronger bones? Which Yoga and Pilates poses are unsafe? How your improved posture will make you look 10 years younger? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to attend Stop the Stoop – my Osteoporosis Exercise and … [Read more...] about Stop the Stoop Seminar
Exercise for Women – Age is Not a Barrier
Many health and fitness professionals design exercise programs for older women that progress at a slower rate than exercise programs for their younger clients. They believe that the possibility of injury is higher in older clients during exercise. This thinking has solidified the assumption that as … [Read more...] about Exercise for Women – Age is Not a Barrier
Exercise is Key to Osteoporosis Prevention
As we age, our bone mass decreases - potentially leading to osteoporosis. In fact, our bone mass peaks at around the age of 30 and after that it starts to decline. The rate of decline depends on a number of factors and women experience a more dramatic decline than men. There are a number of … [Read more...] about Exercise is Key to Osteoporosis Prevention
Menopause: “Your Change, Your Life” (Continued)
After writing the article entitled “Menopause: Your Change, Your Life”, I received some feedback from Mary Wood, an Edmonton based Physiotherapist (Physical Therapist) and owner of CURA Physical Therapies. Mary offers services related to pelvic health. The following is a summary of Mary’s … [Read more...] about Menopause: “Your Change, Your Life” (Continued)
Menopause and You
Most of you have become members of MelioGuide either because you, someone you know or those you work with has been diagnosed with reduced bone mineral density or osteoporosis. Low bone density is one of the changes brought on by menopause. I recently attended a lecture on menopause given by Dr … [Read more...] about Menopause and You
