with David Moore
Sunday 9 November
2 to 5pm
Jika Jika Neighbourhood Centre,
1B Planst St, Northcote
$90

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This gentle yet effective workshop is designed for all bodies and all levels of experience. Through mindful movement, posture awareness, and strength-building techniques, you'll learn how to support your bone health safely and confidently.

Every activity is adaptable and guided with care—no need to be flexible or fit, just curious and willing. Ideal for anyone looking to age actively and protect their skeletal foundation.

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How strong are your bones?​

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In Australia, approximately 67% of people aged 50 and over have poor bone health, which includes both osteopenia and osteoporosis. Among this group, 77% are estimated to have osteopenia and 23% have osteoporosis.

That means roughly 51.6% of Australians over 50 are living with osteopenia, and 15.4% with osteoporosis—with women making up the majority of these cases.

To put it in perspective: 1 in 2 women over 60 will experience an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. The risk increases significantly after menopause due to declining estrogen levels, which accelerate bone loss.

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For more facts and statistics click here

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Exercise and building bone strength

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Exercise strengthens bones through a process called mechanical loading, where physical stress stimulates bone-forming cells to build new tissue. When you engage in weight-bearing or resistance activities—like walking, dancing, lifting weights, or stair climbing—your muscles pull on bones, and the impact forces signal your body to increase bone density and improve structural integrity. This is especially important for areas most prone to osteoporotic fractures, such as the hips, spine, and wrists.

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Moving and exercising safely

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The problem is that people can injure themselves when they take up  exercises, through poor form and inappropriate loading. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to apply load through the bones safely—both in structured exercise and everyday movement. When injury occurs, it not only causes pain but also restricts future movement possibilities, creating a cycle of limitation. Our focus will be on practical strategies to build strength and resilience while minimizing risk, helping participants move with confidence and care.

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