Beginner Bone-Strength Workout

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Beginner Bone-Strength Workout (Low-Impact)

3 sessions/week · 20–30 minutes per session · Safe for osteopenia/osteoporosis (low-impact)

Warm-up • Balance • Strength

Progression built-in

Warm-Up — 3–4 minutes

• March in place — 1 minute
• Shoulder circles — 30 seconds
• Hip circles — 30 seconds
• Light calf raises — 1 minute
• Gentle bodyweight partial squats — 10 reps

1. Bone-Loading Strength (Main Stimulus)

Perform the following exercises in order. Focus on controlled tempo and good posture.

Sets · reps · notes

Exercise	Sets × Reps	Notes
Sit-to-Stand (Chair Squat)	3 × 8–12	Use arm support if needed. Add light weight only when comfortable.
Step-Ups (low step)	2–3 × 8 each leg	Step onto a single low step/stair. Hold railing for balance if needed.
Wall Push-Ups	2–3 × 10–15	Hands on wall at chest height; can progress to incline push-ups later.
Hip Hinge (Light weight or bodyweight)	2 × 10	Slow Romanian-style hinge — feel glutes & hamstrings engage.
Standing Calf Raises	2–3 × 12–15	Hold chair back for support; pause at top for 1s.

2. Balance & Stability (reduces fall risk)

• Single-Leg Stand — 2 × 20–30s each leg (hold chair as needed)
• Heel-to-Toe Walk (Tightrope) — 2 passes across a room

Optional progression: close your eyes or turn your head slowly while balancing.

3. Mobility & Cool-Down — 2–4 minutes

• Gentle hamstring stretch (each side) — 20–30s
• Ankle circles — 20s each ankle
• Chest doorway stretch — 20–30s
• Deep breathing — 5 slow breaths

Weekly Progression (how to safely progress)

Every 1–2 weeks, increase one of the following:

• +1–2 reps per set
• +1 small dumbbell (even 1–2 lb / 0.5–1 kg)
• Slightly slower, more controlled reps
• Increase step height slightly for step-ups (only when comfortable)

Progress slowly — this is most effective for bone adaptation and much safer than jumping intensity quickly.

Safety & Personalization

• If you have diagnosed osteoporosis, severe joint pain, or a recent fracture — check with your clinician before beginning.
• If any exercise causes sharp pain, stop and seek professional advice.
• Aim for consistency: bone responds to repeated, progressive loading over months.

How to progress Safety tips

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Summary: 3x/week low-impact sessions focused on sit-to-stands, step-ups, hip hinge, wall push-ups, calf raises, balance, and mobility — progress slowly and prioritize safety.