Margaret Martin

The forward bend position occurs when people do certain exercises, Yoga and Pilates poses, and day-to-day movements. When done incorrectly, they can cause flexion of the spin. This can be problematic. But this forward flexion does not have to happen — if you learn to move correctly.  The hip hinge … [Read more...] about Hip Hinge Exercise and Standing Forward Bend

The Band Walks exercise for Athletic level is part of the strength training in the Exercise for Better Bones Program. This exercise targets muscles in the hip abductors and back as well as bones in the hips and spine. In the video I demonstrate how to perform this exercise. Band Walks Exercise … [Read more...] about Band Walks Exercise

In this blog article I will demonstrate three step up variations. Each step up exercise is part of the Exercise for Better Bones program and can also be considered step up for balance exercise variations. Step Up Variations The three step up variations are: Step Up Exercise • Active Level … [Read more...] about Step Up Variations

This blog article will cover two effective osteoporosis back exercises that are part of the Exercise for Better Bones program. Osteoporosis Back Exercises The two osteoporosis back exercises are: Swiss Ball Pullover with Single Dumbbell • Athletic Level Swiss Ball Pullover with Two … [Read more...] about Back Exercises for Osteoporosis

The Lateral Lunge exercise is an Elite and Athletic level warm up exercise from the Exercise for Better Bone program. It is one of several warm up exercises you should do before starting the strength exercise component of the Exercise for Better Bones. Lateral Lunge Exercise • Warm Up The … [Read more...] about Lateral Lunge

The step lunges exercise is an Elite and Athletic level warm up exercise from the Exercise for Better Bone program. It is one of several warm up exercises you should do before starting the strength exercise component of the Exercise for Better Bones. Step Lunges Exercise The following are the … [Read more...] about Step Lunges

The dumbbell walking lunge is a strength exercise from the Exercise for Better Bones program specifically designed for the Elite Level. The exercise targets the muscles of the hamstrings, quadriceps, and buttocks. It also targets the bones in the wrist, spine and hips. Dumbbell Walking … [Read more...] about Dumbbell Walking Lunge

This blog will cover two variations of the squat jumps exercise. Squat Jumps The two variations of the squat jumps exercise are: Double Leg Squat Jumps Squat Jumps Jump Squats Benefits The jump squats benefits are as follows: Strengthen and build bones (specifically of the … [Read more...] about Squat Jumps

The Single Leg Wall Squat with Ball is a strength exercise from the Exercise for Better Bones program specifically designed for the Elite Level. Single Leg Wall Squat Benefits The single leg wall squat exercise will benefit the following muscle groups: Quadriceps. Buttocks. Back … [Read more...] about Single Leg Wall Squat with Stability Ball

This article identifies ten osteoporosis exercises to avoid. (The term "osteoporosis exercise contraindications" is the medical term for "osteoporosis exercise to avoid"). In addition to these osteoporosis exercise precautions, I cover several yoga and Pilates exercises to avoid if you have … [Read more...] about Ten Osteoporosis Exercises to Avoid

A recent research paper looked into running and osteoporosis and addressed the question: is running good for osteoporosis? The authors' specifically discussed the kind of load you need to build bone and addressed whether running  created adequate load for bone building for individuals with … [Read more...] about Running and Osteoporosis