Sarah Purcell | Strength training & Pilates with Osteoporosis

Apr 28, 2021

In this episode, Nikki chats with movement teacher Sarah Purcell about her experience being diagnosed with osteoporosis and how women can navigate fitness with this diagnosis:

They discuss:

• What you need to know about bone density, bone quality, and the different test scores in relation to osteopenia and osteoporosis
• How to get started strength training safely and effectively if you have this diagnosis
• Why strength training is an important part of building and maintaining bone density to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
• The role that Pilates and stability training can play in your fitness practice as a compliment to strength training if you have bone density issues 
• What exercises you may want to include or avoid if low bone density is a concern for you

To connect with Sarah and learn more about her work:

• Visit her website sarah-purcell.com
• Listen to her podcast Bone Boot Camp with Sarah Purcell
• Join her private FB group Osteoporosis Movement Community

Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode:

• Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter
• Follow her on instagram @naablevy 
• Join the Total Package Membership site at gettotalpackage.com
• Sign up for livestream classes with Sarah if you are already a Total Package member at gettotalpackage.com/live