With Mary Ann Wilson, RN, Sit and Be Fit’s third video to feature both seated and standing exercises focuses on posture, balancing out the body, and functional fitness.

The exercises on the video are specifically designed to help participants with or at risk for osteoporosis to improve their bonestrength, posture, leg strength, and balance to reduce their risk of fractures and falls.

To help conquer the consequences of osteoporosis, the Osteoporosis Workout II is packed full of beneficial exercises that emphasize:

• Awareness of the “core” muscles (i.e., the muscles of the torso that give the body a strong foundation from which to move);
• Awareness and strength of the postural muscles to help keep our bodies in good alignment and improve strength of the bones of the spine;
• Leg strength, particularly of the thigh muscles and the muscles on the outside of the hip to improve stability and help reduce the risk of falls while strengthening bones of the hip; and
• Balance training and weight shifting movements to improve balance and reduce fall risk.

Total running time: approximately 27 minutes

With Yellow (light) Resistance Band