Be Bonewise - the exercise DVD of the NOF

• By JoanB
• Reply 89727
• June 8, 2008 at 12:53 pm
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Hi, Poet-Lady, I have used the "Be Bonewise" dvd & I like it. It's like any other exercise dvd, it requires discipline & exercising at the same time every day. The reason why I like it is it has variety first the warm-up, aerobics, wall, chair & floor. I haven't graduated to the floor exercise and it is good to do as recommended 3x's a week alternating with walking outdoors. Sometimes my muscles get sore especially around my hips when I do it too many days in a row. Take care. Thanks for the reminder I need to get back on schedule. Joan B.

• By sdivas
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• June 8, 2008 at 4:42 pm
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Be BoneWise Exercise with Lisa Hoffman MA - NOF site. There are 5 sections in this video. The warm up and aerobics sections focus on full body, weight bearing activity while the wall, chair and floor sections focus on specific exercises that strengthen muscles. The exercise band is included for specific resistance training exercises. This video is unique because the exercises and routines avoid movements that are unsafe for people with osteoporosis, such as twisting or jarring the spine or bending forward from the waist. Section 1 - warm up 3:30 minutes This section warms the muscles and prepares the body for exercising. Section 2 - Aerobics 10:30 minutes This section provides weight bearing aerobic activity that focuses on full body movements to condition the heart, strengthen the muscles and improve balance. Section 3 wall exercises 4:30 minutes This section works the muscles of the back, shoulders, chest, arms and legs. Section 4 Chair exercises 4:30 minutes This section works the muscles in the legs, hips and back, and uses the exercise band to strengthen the back, shoulders and arms. Section 5 Floor exercises 10:00 minutes This section works the muscles in torso, shoulders, hips and legs. Hope this helps.

• By Marie1
• Reply 90070
• June 9, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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I use the Be BoneWise exercise video along with my other exercise routines. Even though the workout from this video does not require as much strength for me as some of my other routines, I will probably always use it. It provides a good balance and I feel good afterwards. I had an improvement at my last dexa scan (due for another one), and I had been using this video.

• By SaraMeeks (Inactive)
• Reply 91084
• June 11, 2008 at 8:36 pm
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I have reviewed many exercise videos and DVD's for osteoporosis. Be BoneWise, although not perfect, is the "best of the bunch" I have seen. There is only one questionable exercise (I seem to remember) and that is a partial abdominal crunch in the floor exercises. The abdominal crunch is the least effective lower abdominal strengthener and even a partial one can be dangerous for some. Other than that, the exercises are safe.

• By Marie1
• Reply 91351 · In reply to 91084 by SaraMeeks
• June 12, 2008 at 12:42 pm
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Sara, thanks for your review of the Be Bonewise video. Is the abdominal crunch that you refer to as being possibly unsafe, the "Pelvic Tilt or the Bridge"?

• By SaraMeeks (Inactive)
• Reply 91392
• June 12, 2008 at 2:18 pm
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I am not sure which one it is but there was one exercise I thought to be questionable. Out of the entire video, that's pretty good.

• By MotherGoose
• Reply 91624 · In reply to 89783 by sdivas
• June 13, 2008 at 7:47 am
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These exercise video was done under the direction of a NOF committee of physical therapists several years ago (of which I was one). I do not recall any exercise that resembled the contraindicated crunch that Sara speaks of. Hmmm. Maybe some well-meaning soul added it later.
Lucy Buckley PT aka Mother Goose

• By sdivas
• Reply 91773 · In reply to 91624 by MotherGoose
• June 13, 2008 at 4:12 pm
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Hi Lucy & Sara
I've run through the NOF video several times and don't see any exercise that would be called into question about safety. There is an exercise which is called "prone lift" on the video, but the instructor cautions anyone with spinal problems. With leg lifts, modifications are shown. Of course, I'm not a PT or fitness professional, so I may be missing something. Sandi

• By Poet-Lady
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• June 13, 2008 at 7:54 pm
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Hi sdivas,

By success I meant --

Are the instructions for the exercises easy to follow?

Are you able to do the exercises?

Were you pleased with the exercise video?

Would you recommend it to others?

Thanks to all who answered my post.

Poet-Lady

• By MotherGoose
• Reply 91922 · In reply to 91775 by sdivas
• June 14, 2008 at 8:07 am
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Sandi:
Weight-bearing exercise and resistance exercise stimulate the bone building process. These 2 types of exercise do more than merely strengthen muscle. Of course, stronger muscle helps us keep/improve our balance to reduce the risk of falls.
Just to clarify --
Lucy Buckley PT aka Mother Goose

• By llots
• Reply 899804 · In reply to 89783 by sdivas
• May 28, 2010 at 11:11 am
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sdivas

Where can I get this DVD? I have not (as yet) started doing weight bearing exercises because I need a real routine and a DVD to show me would be great. It's probably an excuse because I know I can find some exercises online but I really am the kind of person that needs to watch someone do the exercise and then do it myself.

I want to get one so please let me know where or how I can.

Thank you

llots

• By sdivas
• Reply 899813 · In reply to 899804 by llots
• May 28, 2010 at 11:19 am
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Hello llots,
Please click NOF link above (women in bathing caps).
Click NOF store (sidebar on www.nof.org)
Click Consumer Resources
Click Product List (top of page)
Scroll - should be on 2nd page.
BeBoneWise is available VHS & DVD.
Hope this helps.
Sandi

• By llots
• Reply 899814 · In reply to 899351 by DrLani
• May 28, 2010 at 11:19 am
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Dr. Lani

I am so excited to see some input from a real Dr. This patient of yours who increased here bone density by 12% - what is she doing? I have a T score or -3 and -3.5 in my L3 & L4. I have not started any exercise yet because I really am the kind of person who needs to follow some instruction because I know little about exercise. I am excited to find out how I can obtain this DVD everyone is talking about. I was wondering where you practice - wish it was near me (Ann Arbor, MI) I have yet to find a Dr. to help me or send me to any kind of therapy. I know there is therapy to help me know the exercises that would help me and not harm me. I am taking D-3 (1000 - 2000 mg / day) my son's chiropractor has liquid vitamin D - said it is better than pill form. Do you think that D is ok or does it have to be D-3. I know you don't need to answer these questions but would be so grateful if you would. I am also taking the vitamins from Women to Women because I didn't know what else to do.

thank you so much

llots

• By llots
• Reply 899883 · In reply to 899813 by sdivas
• May 28, 2010 at 11:49 am
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sdivas

Is this it.

Be BoneWise™ Exercise: NOF's Official Exercise Video on DVD


Price$19.95

thank you
llots

• By sdivas
• Reply 900167 · In reply to 899883 by llots
• May 28, 2010 at 2:52 pm
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llots,
Yes, you have found the dvd.
Sandi