midlifepodcast

If you follow the podcast on social media, you may already know that I had a recent osteoporosis diagnosis.  I felt dismissed as the doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical, told me to increase my calcium and vitamin D, and they would see me back in two years.  Really?  That just wasn't good enough, so I went on my own search for answers.

I am happy to report that there are professionals out there, like this episode's guest, who are reliable resources to guide you with an effective holistic approach to bone health, strength, and mobility.   As I have said before, I am not anti-pharmaceutical, but we owe it to ourselves to do the research to ensure that we are making the most educated decisions possible.

Rebekah Rotstein was diagnosed with osteoporosis in her twenties.  A former ballet dancer, she has used her love of movement and her pilates instructor experience to develop the Buff Bones program, where she certifies other exercise professionals and works with individuals to help them along in their healthier bones journey.

In this episode Rebekah Rotstein and I discuss:

- Rebekah's own diagnosis and her decision to not go on a pharmaceutical in her twenties and why some young people and men may have poor bone health
- How her education, dance, and pilates background catapulted her into training other fitness professionals and working with clients on their whole bone health journey
- The process with which she works with clients and how breathwork is an important foundation
- The most common fracture for midlife women (and it's not the hip)
- Incorporating mobility and progressive load strength training (for those who are able)
- Tendon injury being more prevalent in midlife with the decrease in estrogen
- The importance of having good balance and core strength in midlife and beyond
- Why walking is not enough to build your bones and some options that you can add to your walking routine

You can find Rebekah Rotstein and Buff Bones at:
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This is just a short clip to tell our listeners Thank You for tuning in to our 2020 podcast adventure. We learned a lot, laughed, drank, had a few tears but most of all got inspired to make 2021 better. We are taking some time off to regroup, we have some irons in the fire. Stay safe, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with what we are doing.
Peace out 2020, Peace in 2021

We continue our talk with Tricia, owner of Altitude Pole Fitness and Aerial Arts.


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In this episode, we visit with Badass Boss Lady Tricia Lauerman who owns Altitude Pole Fitness and  Aerial Arts.  She tells us about her process of getting into pole fitness; the pole is not just for strip clubs!  Altitude Fitness has classes for all ages. You can work on your core strength, try the silks or just be fun and flirty.  

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