Meet Joan
Joan Pagano is the author of best-selling fitness books, an informational speaker on health and fitness topics and the owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. Former trainer to Jacqueline Onassis and Caroline Kennedy, Joan has specialized in strength training for women since 1988. She is an authority on the benefits of exercise for women's health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis and breast cancer, as well as strength training through the decades.
Read her story to learn how she came to be fitness expert she is today.
Osteoporosis Strength Training + Impact
Online Class: April 25th at 12:00 pm EDT
Adding impact exercises, to resistance training is a proven method of strengthening bones in the hip and spine. In this class we will practice variations of exercises that involve low jumps. You will learn proper landing technique as well as how to add gentle impact to classic lunges and heel drops. All impact exercises will also be demonstrated with non-impact modifications for those who may not be appropriate candidates for impact training.
We will be using this equipment, should you want to purchase in advance:
two sets of free weights, one lighter and one heavier (such as 3# and 5#; 5# and 8#)
a soft 8-9” ball (such as the Trideer ball)
small pillow and hand towel
sturdy chair
exercise mat
jog bra (you may be more comfortable if you choose to jump)
April 25th at 12:00 pm EDT
Introduction by Joan to her new series: The Best Exercises for Osteoporosis Prevention.
The Best Exercises for Osteoporosis Prevention
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Meet Joan
Joan Pagano is the author of best-selling fitness books, an informational speaker on health and fitness topics and the owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in New York City. Former trainer to Jacqueline Onassis and Caroline Kennedy, Joan has specialized in strength training for women since 1988. She is an authority on the benefits of exercise for women's health issues such as menopause, osteoporosis and breast cancer, as well as strength training through the decades.
Read her story to learn how she came to be fitness expert she is today.
Fitness Books
by Joan Pagano
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