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Sarah Purcell | Strength training & Pilates with Osteoporosis

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In this episode, Nikki chats with movement teacher Sarah Purcell about her experience being diagnosed with osteoporosis and how women can navigate fitness with this diagnosis:

They discuss:

  • What you need to know about bone density, bone quality, and the different test scores in relation to osteopenia and osteoporosis
  • How to get started strength training safely and effectively if you have this diagnosis
  • Why strength training is an important part of building and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
  • The role that Pilates and stability training can play in your fitness practice as a compliment to strength training if you have bone density issues
  • What exercises you may want to include or avoid if low bone density is a concern for you

To connect with Sarah and learn more about her work:

Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode:

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Manage episode 300179231 series 2971372
Content provided by Nikki Naab-Levy. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nikki Naab-Levy or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Nikki chats with movement teacher Sarah Purcell about her experience being diagnosed with osteoporosis and how women can navigate fitness with this diagnosis:

They discuss:

  • What you need to know about bone density, bone quality, and the different test scores in relation to osteopenia and osteoporosis
  • How to get started strength training safely and effectively if you have this diagnosis
  • Why strength training is an important part of building and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
  • The role that Pilates and stability training can play in your fitness practice as a compliment to strength training if you have bone density issues
  • What exercises you may want to include or avoid if low bone density is a concern for you

To connect with Sarah and learn more about her work:

Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode:

  continue reading

80 episodes

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