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Better Bones and Balance®

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Participant Resources

Are you a Better Bones & Balance® participant? Explore this page to find free resources available to the BBB community.

Exercise with Better Bones & Balance®

Interested in the BBB program but not sure what to expect? Try out the program for free at home. You will find a BBB program overview and instructions for weighted vest use, as well as a full program, formatted similar to many BBB classes. Watch the videos below to see our wonderful Better Bones & Balance® instructors demonstrate how to do the five key exercises and engage in a full 50-minute BBB exercise class.

DVD Insert

DVD Insert

The Better Bones & Balance® DVD insert features an overview of the program and a list of exercise class equipment. It also highlights what to look for when purchasing items.

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Progression Charts

The documents below include 36-week sample exercise progressions for beginners and intermediates, either with or without the use of a weighted vest. Please note that you should not perform jumps while using a weighted vest.

Sample Program 1. Beginner (no weighted vest)

36-Week Exercise Progression for Beginners: Without Weighted Vest

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Sample Program 3. Intermediate (no weighted vest)

36-Week Exercise Progression for Intermediates: Without Weighted Vest

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Sample Program 2. Beginner (using weighted vest)

36-Week Exercise Progression for Beginners: With Weighted Vest

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Sample Program 4. Intermediate (using weighted vest)

36-Week Exercise Progression for Intermediates: With Weighted Vest

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Track your Progress: 18-week Exercise Log

Better Bones & Balance Daily Exercise Log

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