Balance
April 3, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Balancing Arm Reach
This weekend’s exercise is a balance-enhancing move that has an advanced version, which, as you’ll see, is quite challenging. The Balancing Arm Reach also expands the rib cage, promotes deep … Continue Reading →
February 13, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Balancing Leg Swing
I hope you’re practicing the Weekend Challenges on a regular basis to rebuild your bones quicker than you ever thought possible. This weekend we’re going to work on balance. It’s … Continue Reading →
January 3, 2015 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: The Get Up From The Floor Trio
I’m thrilled to start off the New Year with a different kind of challenge that is very important for your bone health and peace of mind. This Weekend Challenge consists … Continue Reading →
October 31, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: The Balance Booster
Did you know that most fractures result from falls? This makes good balance paramount in the fight against broken bones, perhaps as much as bone density and even tensile strength. … Continue Reading →
September 5, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: Swinging Balance And Coordination Enhancer
When I was first told I had osteoporosis, I feared something I’d never been scared of before: falling. Suddenly, a simple trip or stumble could (I thought) result in a … Continue Reading →
April 11, 2014 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Weekend Challenge: The Liftoff
This weekend’s challenge not only works many critical muscle groups, but it also improves your balance and your posture. It’s called the Liftoff, because in the advanced version, your arms … Continue Reading →
November 2, 2009 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Prevent Fractures With Simple Balance Exercises
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 … Continue Reading →