Mike Ross, an exercise physiologist, recently contacted me and sent me a copy of his book on balance exercises, “The Balance Manual.”
His book reveals how to train your balance and prevent fractures with simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment in just ten minutes a day. No matter what condition your bones are in, it’s always smart to improve your balance.
I was so thoroughly impressed with his work that I wanted to bring this information to you, so I decided to interview him. And as expected, Mike shared some fascinating information and tips on fracture prevention and a lot more.
After listening to the interview head over to: BetterBalanceNow.com to get Mike’s FREE 6-part better balance course.
Listen to the complete interview by clicking the “PLAY” button below:
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February 7, 2010
Valuable information!! Thank you!
February 3, 2010
Dear Vivian
I have been diagnosed with thinning bones or osteaporious,I think that this is spelled right. It has been 5 months now since my doctor prescribed fozamax. He said I would have to take it for the rest of my life. He didn’t say much else even when I asked him. He said it was a prescription thing. My son was talking to a nutritionist today and it really concerns me because she seems to agree with fozamax. It is scary because I am a widow who has to look after things and the last thing I want is my adult children having to look after me. I am 51 years old. So far I haven’t taken any fozamax. The second reason being that I can’t even afford it. It is not covered and very expensive. To just disregard the doctor is scary and to take fozamax is scary.
January 28, 2010
had back surgery over 2 months ago still having lots of pain. any exercise I can do ??
January 17, 2010
Hi! Vivian
wonderful advice about balance from Mike &just at the right time for me, I will be going to his web site checking & doing these balance
exercises, thanks so much. Ann
January 8, 2010
thanks mike and vivian
January 10, 2010
Thank you for your valuable help .Greatly appreciated!
January 6, 2010
Hi
It’s so nice to read your emails and especialy nice to be told about the excercises.
I do these daily with no trouble at all.
Thankyou so much for all your advice
Sandra
December 18, 2009
Vivian,
Thank you for this life-changing package of books and e-pamphlets. I am all eyes. I just narrowly avoided Foxamax again! I told the Doc “NO WAY JOSE” and will be taking your book to an appt. soon after getting started on the program. I got on the treadmill today for the first time in months and it felt good. I was afraid of falling off but when I read your 10 ways to reduce stress with one being “DO NOT FEAR” I jumped into my tennies and away I went for a good but slow 10-15 min. walk. It won’t be the last time. I know a lot of this material being a retired med-prof but I was not doing it. I have a book called “Alkalize or Die” and gave it to all my kids but failed to use it myself. Now I will because you have added more necessary info. I will never be able to thank you enough! But again, THANK YOU!
December 9, 2009
I need exercises to strengthen my back.
December 2, 2009
My comment is regarding the signs of balance deterioration, well before the one mentioned in the otherwise great interview.
By the time swaying and unsteady gait appear, the 2 signs mentioned by Mike, the loss of balance has been well along the progression line.
The first time you notice that you can’t put your socks or shoes on while standing, your balance is already on the waning. If you have to sit down to take your shoes off, BEWARE and get busy regaining your balance!
Thanks for the information, very intrested in the Mike’s book, hopefully inclusive of scientific references.
Eva (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
November 30, 2009
Thank you Vivian for this info. I have notice some balance issues and it has been causing me concern and to wonder what is going on. This info has been very helpful. I am signed up for the 6 tips, I am a advocate of doing exercise for my health. I look forward to adding exercise for my balance issues. I am willing to do anything that I can to help myself avoid a fall and especially now that I am in osteoporosis.
November 29, 2009
This was most informative. Thank you!
November 14, 2009
Thank you Vivienne on behalf of my wife who has osteopenia.
The website is great and she has found all the advice given within it very helpful.
Regards,
Colin Harris
November 11, 2009
Vivian :
Thanks so much for being resourceful in providing valuable information on balance
exercises through your friend Mike. Every
bit of relevant knowledge to improve and
save our bones is profoundly appreciated.
Your sincere passion to help others in the
area of your specialty reveals your deep
compassion for those who are suffering.
November 10, 2009
Dear Vivian:
Thank you again for the valuable info. regarding bone and balance exercises. I will start incorporating them in my daily workouts.
Both exercises remind me of Qi gong. The Grandmaster visited Honolulu and reminded everyone that heel/front walking was a cancer prevention tool.
He also gave us a “pyramid” made out of plastic. You have to stand daily with the feet together at the top of the pyramid for 25 minutes and five minutes with the feet apart. During that time you do certain arm and breathing exercises (from the navel). Most people could not keep their balance and said they would practice at home. The principle is the same, I think. I found it very easy (to my surprise).
Thank you for taking the time to let us know of these tools.
Aloha,
Ingrid
November 9, 2009
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INTEREST, TIME AND THOUGHTFULNESS…
November 7, 2009
Hello Vivian
I have mention in earlier emails that I use the Wii Fit Board. In it I do all the balancing games, jog, some yoga but only the easy bits
as I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and some of those balancing exercises are way beyond my capability, but none the less I find it an easy way to relax, reduce stress and keep fit all at the same time.
Thank you for sharing the vide with Mike Ross.
take care
best wishes from Bonnie Scotland
Marysia
November 3, 2009
I have been doing Yoga for years but find now with wedge compression fractures of the T6,7,8 I have bouts of pain in my lower back which has restricted me a great deal. Even turning over in bed is painful and all the Dr can do is give me pain suppressants and offer me long term drugs.
I am 78. ,agile and well otherwise. I keep going with gentle exercises but taking steps can be painful at times. Perhaps your book will give me some new ideas. Hate this age THING !!
November 3, 2009
That was very good, I am thinking of ordering his book. I have signed up for the 6 parts.
November 3, 2009
Why not just ride a bicycle for balance exercise?
November 3, 2009
Dear Vivian, I haven’t actually looked at the balance info yet, but here in the UK I belong to the Osteoporosis society and they send out booklets with exercises to improve balance and they have been very helpful. I also receive quarterly magazines with latest updates on new information. Balance is very important indeed.
Thank you for your continued interest. Laraine
November 2, 2009
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November 2, 2009
Dear Vivian,
Thanks for the audio with Mike Ross, while he was describing the balance exercise as if you were on a balance line I was doing it and found it harder to do than I used to find it when teaching infants. That really puts me on my mettle! I walk a lot, garden a lot. use my body and so was surprised at my loss of easy balance. I will certainly PRACTISE. Thank you Mike, too.
November 2, 2009
Thank you very much, Vivian. The subject of balance is very timely for me, especially so since I suffer from peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition often associated with diabetes, but, fortunately, I am not diabetic. The result is that feedback from my feet is poor, and my balance is, therefore, poor. I have been wanting to learn ways to train my balance, and it appears that Mike Ross’s manual will help me to do that.
November 2, 2009
Thank you so much Vivian for the Mike Ross interview. l have signed up for the course and look forward to getting started. Balance is certainly an issue with me so this information is particularly relevant.Mike is so right when he says that as you get older you tend to gravitate towards the chair which of course is not good especially for osteoporosis sufferers.
November 2, 2009
Hi Vivian:
I was so very impressed with the video with Mike Ross and have signed up for the six free tips. In addition I have contacted him with my question as whether these would help me. As I mentioned I have a curvature due to Scoliosis and at times do lose my balance. In any event I plan on doing the exercises. Thanks again for your great emails. Keep them coming.
Anne
November 2, 2009
Dear Vivian
Thank you for all your emails I find them very helpful and put them all into practice. I am starting to do the exercise you showed on your video and I will certainly be practising the balance exercises.
I am a retired physiotherapist and so I do know the value of exercise very well. I am now very much in the older age group but I have always done some kind of exercise (yoga, weight training, pilates etc) so I find it safe and easy to exercise on my own at home.
I would like to tell other women of a similar age group (70+) that exercise is safe if you consult your doctor first then start slowly perhaps with the help of a professional. And it is certainly well worht doing.