Product Details

• Actors: MFA Mirabai Holland
• Directors: F. Sebastian Marino
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: NuVue Inc.
• DVD Release Date: August 1, 2004
• Run Time: 63 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002US53M
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,023 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Best Workout For Bones...resistance exercises that target the spine, hips, and wrists...recommended to osteoporosis patients by their doctors." --Prevention Magazine, September, 1999

Product Description

Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland® is a 1 hour Bone Loading Exercise DVD to help combat osteoporosis and low bone mass, osteopenia. Bones are living tissue and become more dense with exercise. Studies show that tennis players, through repeated practice, will develop thicker, stronger bones in their racquet arm than in their other arm. This process is called bone loading. Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland® is a comprehensive bone loading program for the whole body, with special emphasis on the areas at risk for osteoporotic fracture: the spine, thigh bone at the hip, and forearm at the wrist. The DVD includes: A one-on-one bone loading workout with Mirabai Holland M.F.A. divided into 6 color coded sections making it easy for beginners to stop and go, or jump to any section that needs work. Advanced exercisers can do the full body workout end to end. The six colored sections are: ·Rhythmic Warm-up ·Upper Body with Hand Weights ·Stretch Pull and Twist with Towel ·Isometric and Wall Resistance ·Lower Body Bone Loading Exercises with Optional Ankle Weights ·Stretch and Relax for Flexibility and Body Awareness The DVD also includes 2 information sections packed with important facts and illustrations about your bones and Osteoporosis.

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72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exercise DVD that delivers the goods, December 11, 2005

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Pearl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland Osteoporosis Prevention Bone Loading and Strength Training Exercises:A Workout For Bones and Bone Health for Boomers, Seniors, and Beginners (DVD)

I exercise regularly at a gym near my home, but when I travel for business or pleasure, I'm not that comfortable in new facilities. So I thought I'd give this DVD a try. I can't say enough good things about it.
From the beginning info on osteoporosis and bone loading through the exercises and finally the stretch and further info on dietary recommendations at the end, this was just what I had been looking for. I found it easy to follow Mirabai's instructions because she demonstrated clearly how each exercise is done while talking about alignment and posture. After watching and doing it along with her a few times, I found I was able to have the DVD on my laptop and just listen to cues without looking at the screen. In fact, hearing her remind me to relax my shoulders and remember to breathe made me look around to see if one of the trainers from my gym was in the room with me!
Another thing I liked was Mirabai's options for making the workout harder or easier and variations for those with more or less flexibility while always reminding the viewer to be aware of how their body reacts to each exercise.
And oh that stretch at the end feels so good with its combination of slow, rhythmic movement and stretching poses accompanied by gentle music you are barely aware of. The effect is that of having spent a couple of hours at a spa where you have done something really good for your mind and body.

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Precise exercises for bone loading, December 3, 2005

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Grace (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland Osteoporosis Prevention Bone Loading and Strength Training Exercises:A Workout For Bones and Bone Health for Boomers, Seniors, and Beginners (DVD)

When I learned that medical professionals and Prevention Magazine endorse "Skeletal Fitness," that was enough for me! I sent away for the DVD and am very glad I did.

I love Mirabai's straighforward, down-to-earth style and trust her professional expertise and credentials. [She's certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, and specializes in preventive and rehabilitative exercise.] After working out with the DVD, it's easy to see why she's receiving such accolades.

Mirabai has zeroed in on the precise exercises that put just the right amount of gentle stress on the bones to stimulate bone growth by using light weights, small movements, and resistance - stretching and isometric techniques. The exercises target all the areas most prone to fracture, such as the hips, ankles, and wrists. The exercises are easy to follow and simple to do. Definitely a program I can stick with and fit into my busy schedule.

I also appreciate her reminders about posture and correct breathing while exercising, and about not squeezing the weights too tightly. Her timing seemed perfect - she caught me every time! All in all, exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommended.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, January 18, 2007

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Riolama - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland Osteoporosis Prevention Bone Loading and Strength Training Exercises:A Workout For Bones and Bone Health for Boomers, Seniors, and Beginners (DVD)

I have recently discovered all three of Mirabai Holland's videos. They are all great! No crashing waves against the shore. No little jokes that are so-so the first time, but with repeated playing drive you up the wall. No personal comments. Just a no-nonsense professional approach to fitness. She knows her subject and conveys it beautifully! I understand there are more videos in the works. I look forward to them!