Preventing Osteoporosis: Building Bone with Exercise
Debra Atkinson
As women over 40, we face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining strong bones. In this class, fitness expert Debra Atkinson will teach you how to build bone with a step-by-step exercise plan and also address what you can do if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis to reverse it.
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You're dealing with ...
Bone loss. Potential fracture risk.
A diagnosis you weren't expecting. Family history that has you worried.
Exercises you've been told to avoid.
The list goes on...
And you're not sure what you can actually do about it?
Debra Atkinson has the answers.
This class was created to give women a roadmap to build bone—whether you want to prevent a future diagnosis or reverse a current one.
Meet Your Mentor
Debra Atkinson is a bone health and fitness expert with over four decades of experience helping women maintain and improve their bone density with exercise. With specialized knowledge in exercise science, she has helped countless clients reverse bone loss and prevent osteoporosis through her evidence-based approach to movement and strength training..
About This Class
Learn exactly which exercises build bone density, how to perform them safely, and how to create a comprehensive plan that fits your lifestyle.
Here’s what you’re going learn:
::: LESSON 1. Meet Your Mentor – Join Debra as she shares her mission to help you maintain and improve your bone health after 40.
::: LESSON 2. Defining Osteoporosis – Discover what osteoporosis and osteopenia are, how they affect your bones, and why they matter.
::: LESSON 3. Why Women Need to Understand Their Bone Density — Learn the critical statistics about bone health and why it's especially important for women over 40.
::: LESSON 4. Determining Your Bone Density — Understand DEXA scans, when to get them, and how to interpret your results.
::: LESSON 5. Is Osteoporosis Reversible? — Discover the encouraging truth that bone loss can be halted and even reversed with the right approach.
::: LESSON 6. Solutions Overview — Get your comprehensive roadmap for the four types of exercise that build bone density through specific, targeted movements.
::: LESSON 7. Exercises to Avoid — Learn which movements might put your bones at risk and how to modify activities for safety without giving up what you love.
::: LESSON 8a. Your Exercise Plan: Jump Training — Master safe and effective high-impact exercises that stimulate bone growth through ground force reactions.
::: LESSON 8b. Your Exercise Plan: Resistance Training — Discover how strength training directly builds bone and which key muscle groups to focus on for maximum benefit.
::: LESSON 8c. Your Exercise Plan: Yoga — Learn how specific yoga poses can increase bone density by 1% annually when practiced consistently.
::: LESSON 8d. Your Exercise Plan: Daily Movement — Master simple ways to incorporate bone-building movement throughout your day.
::: LESSON 9. When Doctors Say No to an Activity You Love — Find out how to safely continue activities like running, golf, and skiing while protecting your bones.
::: LESSON 10. Finding a Trainer — Learn how to find and vet qualified fitness professionals who specialize in osteoporosis exercise.
::: LESSON 11. Your Exercise Schedule — Get a clear plan for implementing all four types of bone-building exercise into your weekly routine for optimal results.
::: LESSON 12. Beyond Exercise —Learn what else you can do to complement your exercise plan through lifestyle changes.
::: LESSON 13. Recap & Review — Review all the key principles about bone health and effective exercise strategies covered in the class.
::: LESSON 14. Action Steps — Get your clear, prioritized action steps to implement everything you've learned starting today.
Everything You Need to Take Action
Learn at Your Own Pace
On-demand video lessons are short, to-the-point, and packed with valuable advice. It's easy to watch any time from any device.
Know What to Do Next
Your class guide has everything you need including recaps, additional resources, checklists, and an action plan.
Get Answers to Questions
Watch Debra answer dozens of real questions about preventing osteoporosis and more from women in two hours of bonus Q&A.
Who This Class is For
::: You're over 40 and you want to protect your bones before problems startou're a breast cancer survivor
::: You know bone loss accelerates in midlife and you're ready to do something about
::: You've been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis and want a clear, safe exercise plan
::: You've been told to avoid certain exercises and want to know what's actually safe to do
::: You're ready to build a stronger, healthier body that carries you well for decades to come
Start Building Bone Now
Get the expert guidance and support you deserve.
A Note About Your Care: This class provides evidence-based education to help you make informed decisions about your health and have productive conversations with your medical team. It does not establish a client relationship or replace personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare providers before with any question or concerns.