Most people are told do weight bearing and strength training exercises to build bone, but do not know how to start. This video, Osteoporosis Exercises for Strong Bones will help you learn how to exercise safely in order to prevent osteoporosis or slow its progression. Strength training, posture, balance, flexibility, and stress reduction exercises are important components of an osteoporosis fitness program and are included in this video. Strength training can help you reduce the risk of life altering injuries such as hip and spine fractures. This video will help you improve your muscle mass, coordination, and decrease your risk of breaking a bone. The exercises in this level 1 video are performed in a slow and controlled manner. Take it slow and work up gradually to more repetitions and heavier weights. Focus on good form, stability, and listen to your body. It is never too late to start exercising. Exercise keeps you feeling young and healthy. Just 20 to 40 minutes of strength training per session 2 to 3 times a week can help to build bone and muscle and improve your overall health. Strength training and stretching exercises allow us to be functionally fit which is essential for living an active life, preventing falls, and to be able to use our body to perform the activities of daily living the activities that we enjoy. Carol Michaels has helped thousands of people improve their health during her 25 years as a fitness professional. Her goal in producing this osteoporosis exercise video was to combine the most safe and effective strength training and stretching exercises for osteoporosis into a time efficient video.