Osteoporosis - Prevention, Diagnosis and Exercise with Rebekah Rotstein

It is estimated that over 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Despite how common this condition is, there isn't typically very clear guidelines about how to exercise with osteoporosis. This is where our guest today comes in! In this extremely important interview, Jessica talks to Rebekah Rotstein about: ⚫︎ How she was diagnosed in her late twenties with osteoporosis ⚫︎ When you should advocate for getting your first bone scan ⚫︎ Why thinking about osteoporosis prevention as early as your thirties is important ⚫︎ How to continue exercising after a diagnosis of osteoporosis ⚫︎ Why lifting weights is so important This is a must listen for any woman wanting to feel empowered in her body and keep her bones healthy in midlife and beyond! Rebekah Rotstein is the founder of the Buff Bones® exercise method for bone and joint health with virtual coaching, online programming, and live classes, with trained instructors in more than 30 countries. She’s taught courses at locations like Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network and oversees a free public education webinar series with UCLA Health as the health sponsor. Rebekah is an industry leader for movement education, bone health, and Pilates for more than 20 years, with a background in dance and sports medicine. She has contributed to several books including the Myths of Menopause and serves on committees including with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation and the Medical Advisory Committee of the National Menopause Foundation. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Buff Bones website : www.buff-bones.com ⚫︎ Rebekah on Instagram: www.instagram.com/gotbuffbones/ ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength: http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates Jessica Valant Pilates app: Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices