1. A program of BC Women’s Health Centre’s Osteoporosis Program Debbie Cheong Osteofit Provincial Coordinator

2. Safe, gentle, effective Not just another exercise program Unique Low impact FUN!

3. aims to Give participants strength to move about more freely & confidence in their ability to do so.

4. aims to Help participants remain able to look after their own needs for as long as possible.

5. aims to Give participants the knowledge to empower them in their lives.

6. Based on research Designed and continually updated by clinical specialists at BC Women’s Osteoporosis program Specially trained British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) instructors Facilities work in partnership with BC Women’s Health Centre

7. Resistance and agility training reduced fall risk in women aged 75 – 85 years with low bone mass. Baseline Midpoint Final  48%  57% Agility ResistanceStretching Experimental Groups Fall Risk Score 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Liu-Ambrose et al. 2002. Resistance & Agility training reduce Fall Risk in Women aged 75 – 85 years with Low Bone Mass- a 6 month Randomized Controlled Trail.

8. Education Topics include safety, exercise precautions, and basic nutrition for healthy living.

9. Posture improvement

10. Functional Strength

11. ‘FUN’ctional agility

12. Ball Games...more FUN!

13.  Community recreation  Seniors’ Centres  Group classes  Weight Room Program  Personal Training sessions  Walking program  Private Assisted Living residences  over 100 classes in over 70 facilities throughout BC Delivery

14. In the Vancouver area, Osteofit classes are also available in Cantonese and Japanese! Multi-cultural!

15. Visit our website for more information and a complete list of facilities that offer Osteofit www.osteofit.org

16. “..We don’t stop playing because we get old...

17. ....We get old because we stop playing!....” George Bernard Shaw