Osteoporosis, Slant Boards & Breaking Training Plateaus: September Q&A – Episode 021

Osteoporosis, Slant Boards & Breaking Training Plateaus: September Q&A - Episode 021

🎙️ Episode 21: Welcome to my September live Q&A episode, where I tackle three important questions about strength training for older adults. This episode covers essential topics from osteoporosis, slant boards, and when to change your program.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

In this comprehensive session, I address real listener questions covering osteoporosis management, specialised training equipment, and how to break through training plateaus. From evidence-based bone health strategies to practical equipment applications, you’ll get actionable advice for every stage of your strength training journey.

🔍 Key Topics I Cover:

Osteoporosis & Strength Training: Evidence-based guidance following the Royal Osteoporosis Society’s “Strong, Steady, Straight” approach – including why impact exercises are beneficial, not harmful
Slant Board Applications: Two main uses – working around ankle mobility for deeper squats and targeting knee/quad muscles more effectively.
Program Progression After Plateaus: When and how to change your routine after 6 months, including exercise variations and adding explosive/power elements

For the full show notes page, and for all the resources mentioned in the episode, go to:
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast021/

📚 Key Resources Referenced:
Why does my knee hurt more when I go down the stairs?
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/knee-pain-going-down-stairs/

Slant Board Articles:
https://forte-fitness.co.uk/why-use-a-slant/?v=7885444af42e
https://thereadystate.com/blogs/how-to-use-a-slant-board-properly/

The Royal Osteoporosis Society (THEROS) – Strong Steady Straight
https://theros.org.uk/media/0o5h1l53/ros-strong-steady-straight-quick-guide-february-2019.pdf

Never Too Old to Lift Podcast Episode 2 – Strength Training 101
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast002/

Never Too Old to Lift Podcast Episode 18 with Betsy Spieler
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast018/

🔗 Free Strength Training Masterclass: https://nevertoooldtolift.com/masterclass
📘 Free Never Too Old to Lift eBook:
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/ebook
📖 Paperback version of Never Too Old to Lift from Amazon – https://geni.us/ntotlbook
🏋️‍♀️ See me for an in-person physiotherapy appointment
https://christileyphysiotherapy.com/

Other episodes I’m sure you’ll enjoy:

Episode 6: The Unexpected Gift of a Torn Meniscus: Finding Strength at 66

Episode 10: From Health Scare to Medication Free: Starting Strength Training at 62

Episode 13: Menopause, Surgery, and Setbacks: How to Come Back Stronger Every Time

Episode 15: Why Women Over 50 Struggle with Exercise (And What Actually Works)

Chris Tiley

I am a physiotherapist based in Harborne, Birmingham (UK). I have developed a particular passion for introducing strength training to older adults and to anyone who thought that they would never be able to do it. I love seeing the results that they achieve, seeing their confidence grow and seeing how much it brings back to their everyday lives. (If you are interested in a physiotherapy appointment with me, go to https://christileyphysiotherapy.com).