The Stronger Bones, Healthier Bodies – This program is designed to educate, motivate and reduce risk factors associated with osteoporosis or osteopenia.

In small groups or on an individual basis you will work on core strengthening, circuit training and weight bearing type exercises The class will meet 2 times a week for 10 weeks. There is a required 30 minute consultation before the start of the session to evaluate personal needs. Once you sign up all you need to do is dress for exercise, wear good sneakers, comfortable loose clothing and make sure to bring a water bottle. If you have any questions

What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. This leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fracture, particularly of the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis is often known as "the silent thief" because bone loss occurs without symptoms.
 
What is Osteopenia?
Osetopenia is a thinning of the bones, but less seen with osteoporosis - it is the stage before true osteoporosis. Bone density is described in relationship to what it should be in young women; it is expressed as a standard deviation from the mean (average) bone density in a 35-year-old. Within 1 standard deviation of the mean in either direction is considered normal. A bone density within the range of 1 to 2.5 standard deviations below the mean is defined as osteopenia, and greater than 2.5 standard deviations below the mean is osteoporosis.
 
The Marino Center, Cambridge now offers an Exercise Group for people with Osteoporosis, Osteopenia and Arthritis.
 
What you can expect
This program is used to educate, motivate and reduce risk factors associated with osteoporosis/ or osteopenia.
 
In small groups or on an individual basis you will work on core strengthening, circuit training, and weight bearing type exercises with Lauri Sawyer, Physical Therapist, and Julie Finn, Certified Personal Trainer.
 
8 Sessions- 60 minutes or scheduled with Lauri Sawyer on an individual basis.
 
Service is covered under most health insurance plans with M.D. referral.
 
To learn more or register for this program, please call (617) 661-6225 or send us an e-mail.