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Lateral Lunge

November 9, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

Lateral Lunge Warm Up Exercise for Elite and Athletic

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

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Exercises

Step Lunges

November 9, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

step lunges

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

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Dumbbell Walking Lunge

November 8, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

dumbbell walking lunge

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

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Squat Jumps

October 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 5 Comments

Squat Jumps for Elite

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

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Single Leg Wall Squat with Stability Ball

October 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

Single Leg Wall Squat with Ball

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

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Ten Osteoporosis Exercises to Avoid

October 25, 2017 By Margaret Martin 31 Comments

back stretch • osteoporosis exercise contraindications

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

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Balance Ball Exercises

October 2, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

balance ball exercises • 3 variations

I will demonstrate three different variations of balance ball exercises — each one progressively more challenging than the last. Are you ready? Before we start, we should cover why you need a burst resistant exercise ball. Read my blog article Use a Burst Resistant Exercise Ball and then come … [Read more...] about Balance Ball Exercises

Filed Under: Balance Exercises for Seniors

Single Leg Reach

October 2, 2017 By Margaret Martin Leave a Comment

Single Leg Reach Balance Exercise for Athletic

The Single Leg Reach is a balance exercise from the Exercise for Better Bones program specifically designed for the Athletic Level. Single Leg Reach • Balance Exercise This is the single leg reach balance exercise. If this is the first time you attempt this, you may choose to do it between … [Read more...] about Single Leg Reach

Filed Under: Balance Exercises for Seniors

Vitamin K2 Dosage for Osteoporosis Treatment

October 1, 2017 By Margaret Martin 37 Comments

vitamin k2 • osteoporosis • natto

In this blog post, I discuss Vitamin K2 and osteoporosis. Specifically, I cover the scientific research into the role of Vitamin K in improving bone health. I also list the foods high in Vitamin K2, provide the current recommended Vitamin K2 dosage for osteoporosis, discuss Vitamin K2 deficiency, … [Read more...] about Vitamin K2 Dosage for Osteoporosis Treatment

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Nutrition

How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

September 26, 2017 By Margaret Martin 14 Comments

neck of femur video

This blog post addresses the following topics: what is femoral neck, what femoral neck osteoporosis exercises do I recommend for my patients, and what recommendations I provide my patients on how to increase femoral neck bone density. Introduction In this blog I share with you some … [Read more...] about How to Increase Femoral Neck Bone Density

Filed Under: Osteoporosis Prevention

Running and Osteoporosis

August 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 16 Comments

running good for osteoporosis

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

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Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

August 17, 2017 By Margaret Martin 2 Comments

floor pullovers

The straight arm dumbbell floor pullovers weight bearing exercise is an Active level strength exercise. In this video I will demonstrate dumbbell pullover technique. Benefits of Dumbbell Pullover on Floor Exercise The straight arm dumbbell floor pullovers have a number of benefits for strength … [Read more...] about Dumbbell Pullover on Floor

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Clock Lunges

August 1, 2017 By Margaret Martin 2 Comments

clock lunges exercise

In this video blog, I have my son, John, demonstrate how to do the clock lunges exercise. This exercise is an ideal warm up for tennis players, Nordic Walkers and other active athletes. Make it part of your warmup program! Clock Lunges Exercise Hi, I'm Margaret at MelioGuide, and I have my son … [Read more...] about Clock Lunges

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Exercises for Osteoporosis of the Hip

June 30, 2017 By Margaret Martin 24 Comments

exercises for osteoporosis of the hip

The hip area is often at risk of a fracture for people with osteoporosis, osteopenia and low bones density. There are several exercises that target the bones and muscles in the hips and can help to reduce the risk of a fracture. One to consider is the hip raise. In this blog, I demonstrate five … [Read more...] about Exercises for Osteoporosis of the Hip

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Hypermobility Exercises

June 19, 2017 By Margaret Martin 15 Comments

hypermobility exercises

Today I am going to talk about hypermobility exercises and specifically what modifications you need to make to have a hypermobility syndrome exercise program that is safe and effective. I have a section dedicated to core exercises for hypermobility. Finally, I answer the question: Do people who have … [Read more...] about Hypermobility Exercises

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