Osteofitness (ONLINE)

This evidence-based class targets osteoporosis by building new bone through progressive strength training targeted at the spine, hip and wrists without bisphosphonates. Learn how to prevent falls and improve balance and mobility, reduce arthritis pain, integrate stress management, promote circulation and improve absorption of calcium and vitamin D. Program is modeled after Tufts University research and includes joint-friendly moves advised by the Arthritis Foundation.

To learn more about benefits of the class, please read "Getting Proactive About Osteofitness".

Osteofitness Free Introductory Lecture & Orientation

Get a sneak peak at the Osteofitness program during a free online lecture and orientation on Wednesday, September 23, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Click here to pre-registration.

Location

Online Class
Streamed to your computer

things to bring

Exercise mat
5-lb All-Pro leg cuff
Water

Beverley Ikier, BCMTB, is a graduate of McGill University and Royal Victoria Hospital, and spent two years in post-graduate studies at the Montreal Neurological Institute and the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases in London. Beverley is a board certified muscular therapist and bodyworker, a certified personal trainer with the National Council of Strength and Fitness and certified with the Arthritis Foundation. As the creator of the osteofitness program, she's completed courses on Tufts University's study Strong Women Stay Young and has been teaching strengthening for osteoporosis for 15 years at local councils on aging and at Ikier Osteofitness and Massage Therapies.