Rally with Sally for Fitness Newsletter

New Workout For Women with Osteoporosis or Bone Loss
May Help Build and Maintain Stronger, Healthier Bones

If you’ve been diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis or bone loss (osteopenia), then it’s important to include physical activity in your plan to protect and improve your bone health.  That’s why, as part of the Rally With Sally For Bone HealthSM campaign, fitness expert Kathy Kaehler has created The Bone Healthy Workout, a series of exercises designed to improve strength, coordination, flexibility and balance.

The Bone Healthy Workout, which includes a video and a print version with detailed instructions on each exercise, is available at www.bonehealth.com.  There is also the Discussion Guide For You And Your Doctor to help empower women to take the most important step – to have a discussion with their healthcare practitioner about postmenopausal osteoporosis, bone health, and treatment options.

“I designed the workout to include a variety of exercises that are suitable for people of every fitness level.  Women can watch the video with me as a ‘virtual coach’ or they can print the exercises and use them anywhere – home, work, the gym, or on the road,” Kaehler said.  “I urge women to visit www.bonehealth.com to view the workout and learn more about ways to protect their bone health.”

Kaehler customized the workout as an easy way for women who have postmenopausal osteoporosis or bone loss to stay on track with maintaining their bone health.  It’s also a great routine for all women interested in keeping their bones stronger and healthier.  Women should talk to their healthcare practitioner before beginning this workout or any new physical activity program. 

“Physical activity is especially important for women over the age of 50, when bone loss occurs more rapidly,” said Barbara Dehn, nurse practitioner at the Women Physicians Ob/Gyn Medical group, Mt. View, California.  “Exercise and diet are key parts of a bone healthy routine, but they may not be enough to treat bone loss so be sure to talk to your healthcare practitioner about what more you can be doing to protect your bones.”

The Rally With Sally For Bone HealthSM campaign, which is sponsored by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group and GlaxoSmithKline, helps women understand and actively manage postmenopausal osteoporosis and bone loss. Log on to www.bonehealth.com to learn more about The Bone Healthy Workout.

Talk to your healthcare practitioner before beginning any new physical activity.  Not all of these exercises are safe for everyone. If you experience any discomfort while performing these exercises, please stop immediately and contact your healthcare practitioner. 

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