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SUMMARY:Control Your Bones’ Fate:  STIMULATE! Exercise Guidelines for Bone Health & Osteoporosis
DESCRIPTION:Seize the opportunity to learn more about: \n\n(1)  basic bone 
 physiology\,\n\n(2)  osteoporosis\, and\n\n(3)  general principles of 
 exercise prescription for promoting bone health\, minimizing bone loss\, 
 and managing osteoporosis. \n\nWe will address the importance of providing 
 adequate mechanical stimulation to bones in order to activate the 
 mechanisms that preserve their density and strength.  We will discuss 
 common misconceptions regarding optimal exercise for bone health\, as well 
 as exercise-related safety concerns.  Finally\, we will provide ample time 
 to address attendee questions.  Please join us for this class to stimulate 
 your mind and to inspire you to do as much as you can to stimulate bone 
 health! \n\nTime for Q & A will follow the presentation.\n\nCllick here to 
 visit the Bangor YMCA website.\n\nAbout Nicole\n\nNicole Mullins\, Ph.D.\, 
 brings more than 30 years of experience in the field of exercise physiology 
 to the Bangor Region YMCA\, where she currently serves as the Director of 
 Fitness and Health.  Mullins earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in exercise 
 physiology from Kent State University\, and her B.S. in exercise science 
 from the University of New Hampshire (UNH).  Both her master’s thesis and 
 doctoral dissertation revolved around various exercise-related and 
 nutritional factors affecting bone health and osteoporosis risk.  Mullins 
 is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)\, as a 
 Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP)\, and by the National Strength and 
 Conditioning Association (NSCA)\, as a Certified Strength and Conditioning 
 Specialist (CSCS).  She formerly served as a professor of exercise 
 science\, at Youngstown State University\, where she earned several 
 distinctions for her teaching and service to students.  Regardless of 
 position\, her career mission has always centered on educating as many 
 people as possible on the immense ability of regular physical activity to 
 enhance quality of life. \n\nYou can follow Nicole on LinkedIn and 
 Facebook\, too.
LOCATION:Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Candis Joyce":MAILTO:candis.joyce@bangorpubliclibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Featured, Learn New Things
CONTACT;CN="Candis Joyce":MAILTO:candis.joyce@bangorpubliclibrary.org
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