Welcome to Bone Builders!
Bone Builders is a signature program of RSVP- the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Friends RSVP is pleased to offer you a variety of Rockingham County, NH classes virtually, in collaboration with local NH media centers.
Bone Builders is an effective combination of weight bearing, balance and stretching exercises, providing the opportunity for participants to increase muscle strength, bone density and balance while protecting against fractures caused by osteoporosis. Originally developed from the Strong Living Program of Tufts University, Bone Builders is a free, twice weekly, hour long program, taught by certified volunteer leaders.
Please watch the Introductory Class if you are new to Bone Builders or you have not done the class recently. Please start with low or no weights, and increase your weights and repetitions as you get stronger.
Improves Muscle Strength
Increases Bone Density and Balance
Enhances Energy and Well-Being
About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density deteriorates, a normal part of the aging process. In women the lack of estrogen during menopause speeds up bone loss significantly.
There are 1.3 million fractures per year due to osteoporosis. The cost of osteoporosis in the U.S. is estimated to be $20 billion each year.
Bone Builders
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About Friends RSVP
The Friends Program is a nonprofit that manages RSVP locally in Rockingham County to meet community needs by mobilizing volunteers over the age of 55. We match volunteers preferences, interests, skills, and availability to an opportunity near them. All services are free of charge to those we serve, with donations gratefully accepted.
Brought To You By The Collaborative Effort Of These Local Media Centers:
Community media in New Hampshire working together to make an impact. The Friends Program is a proud member ofย The New Hampshire Coalition for Community Media.
Grant Support Provided By:
The Bagan Foundation
Government Support Provided By:
Merrimack County
Rockingham County
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About Friends Program
The Friends Program is a non-profit agency that recruits, trains and manages volunteers to meet community needs.
Our mission is to strengthen communities by building relationships that empower people, encourage community service and restore faith in the human spirit.
We accomplish this by providing youth mentoring, emergency housing and fulfilling the need of seniors and retired people to actively contribute to the community.
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