Weston Thomas

OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION

PROGRAM

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones of a person begin to lose density and deteriorate over time. This results in bones being more likely to fracture or break.

Osteoporosis mainly affects middle aged and elderly women.

One in two women over the age of 50 will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis can be prevented and stopped through proper diet and exercise.

OSTEOPOROSIS

OSTEOPOROSIS

The goal of this health promotion program will be to create awareness and a non threatening environment for women to exercise, ultimately resulting in the prevention or slowing of osteoporosis.

GOAL

Computer program software created to help individuals keep track of their progress in their diets and exercise program.This software also contains workout programs for individuals.Cost: $ 39.95 www.crosstrainer.ca

CROSS TRAINER 8

Product: Vitagoods digital body analyzer VGP 3000Features: Uses electromagnetic energy to measure.

This product measures weight, body fat, muscle mass, water weight and bone density.

The body analyzer will be used to create a general baseline reading to assess the participants in

the program.Cost- $ 124.99Vitagoods.com/health

DIGITAL BODY ANALYZER

NordicTrack X9i incline trainer Individuals may use this treadmill to walk or run on

flat ground, a decline, or an incline.Helps develop muscle and bone strength in legs and

feet. Features a -6 to 40 degree incline, full color and web enabled touch screen, iFit to access Google maps and and experience trails from around the worldPrice: $ 1,999.00

NORDICTRAC INCLINE TRAINER

Troy VTX 3-25lbs rubber dumbbell set with rackFeatures: Rubber coating to protect weights, and surrounding equipment and floors. Compact rack. 8 pairs of weights.Dumbbells will be used for resistance training to help build muscle mass and bone density.Cost: $ 599.00

3-25LBS DUMBBELL SET

Black Mountain resistance bands and pull up barFeatures: 5 resistance bands ranging from 2lbs to

30lbs, compact and portable, exercise guide, pull up bar

Program participants will be able to use these bands for resistance training. They are versatile

and can be used for many diff erent exercises.Cost: $ 59.99www.blackmountainproducts.com

RESISTANCE BANDS

Osteoporosis can cause loss of bone density mainly in women around or over the age of 50. Not only does it affect women but men as well, potentially resulting in bone breaks and fractures. Through diet and exercise, individuals can help prevent or stop the progression of osteoporosis potentially preventing bone injury.

CONCLUSION

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