EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 2H 49M
96: Bone Density Grifters: Introducing the Grift-O-Meter!
from Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely Held · host Laurel Beversdorf
In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah and Laurel dig into the grift surrounding popular bone health programs, critically analyzing Bones for Life, Bone Coach, and Buff Bones. They introduce the Grift-O-Meter™ scale to rate each program on their misleading tactics and claims about osteoporosis treatment. They conclude by decrying the patronizing nature of some fitness regimes, urging a more empowered and scientifically sound approach.Sign up for our FREE LIVE online Strength class on 4/26 at 11am ET / 8am PT00:00 Introduction11:40 Critique of Bone Density Programs43:30 Debunking Pseudoscience in Marketing45:49 Feldenkrais Movements and Bone Health01:23:43 Understanding Naturopathic Education01:29:49 Exploring Kevin Ellis' Supplement Company01:31:22 Osteo IQ: DNA Testing and Bone Health01:41:20 Buff Bones: A Deep Dive02:05:36 Outdated Research and Spinal Flexion02:16:28 Instagram Messaging and Audience Engagement02:20:52 Strength Training for Bone Density02:39:49 Lifting Weights in a PatriarchyDownload Your Grift-O-Meter here!Episode 56 Does Hypermobility Cause Osteoporosis?Episode 82 Weird Science: When It Doesn’t All Add UpEpisode 90 Capacities for Longevity Part 1: StrengthEpisode 91 LIFTMOR, Not Less: An Interview with Belinda BeckEpisode 93 Should You Avoid Spinal Flexion With OsteoporosisEpisode 94 Capacities for Longevity Part 2: PowerResults not Typical PodcastDecoding the GurusBones For Lifehttps://bonecoach.com/https://healthybonesco.com/https://osteoiq.com/https://www.integrativenutrition.com/Bone Turnover Markers in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Metabolic Bone DiseaseSleep Duration and Bone DensityBuff BonesMEDEX-OPStop Worrying About Lifting Weights for Bone DensityLaurel’s ResponseOsteoporosis ConfusionSquat Alignment
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In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah and Laurel dig into the grift surrounding popular bone health programs, critically analyzing Bones for Life, Bone Coach, and Buff Bones. They introduce the Grift-O-Meter™ scale to rate each program on their misleading tactics and claims about osteoporosis treatment. They conclude by decrying the patronizing nature of some fitness regimes, urging a more empowered and scientifically sound approach. Sign up for our FREE LIVE online Strength class on 4/26 at 11am ET / 8am PT [https://mailchi.mp/60836f2a03e5/strengthclass] 00:00 Introduction 11:40 Critique of Bone Density Programs 43:30 Debunking Pseudoscience in Marketing 45:49 Feldenkrais Movements and Bone Health 01:23:43 Understanding Naturopathic Education 01:29:49 Exploring Kevin Ellis' Supplement Company 01:31:22 Osteo IQ: DNA Testing and Bone Health 01:41:20 Buff Bones: A Deep Dive 02:05:36 Outdated Research and Spinal Flexion 02:16:28 Instagram Messaging and Audience Engagement 02:20:52 Strength Training for Bone Density 02:39:49 Lifting Weights in a Patriarchy Download Your Grift-O-Meter here! [https://movementlogictutorials.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Grift-O-Meter.png] Episode 56 Does Hypermobility Cause Osteoporosis? [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000629296445] Episode 82 Weird Science: When It Doesn't All Add Up [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000672326253] Episode 90 Capacities for Longevity Part 1: Strength [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000691327896] Episode 91 LIFTMOR, Not Less: An Interview with Belinda Beck [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000696118548] Episode 93 Should You Avoid Spinal Flexion With Osteoporosis [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000700877251] Episode 94 Capacities for Longevity Part 2: Power [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movement-logic-strong-opinions-loosely-held/id1614469934?i=1000702829207] Results not Typical Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/results-not-typical/id1451568875?i=1000702953217] Decoding the Gurus [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decoding-the-gurus/id1531266667] Bones For Life [https://onestepforward.today/bonesforlife/] https://bonecoach.com/ https://healthybonesco.com/ [https://healthybonesco.com/?_gl=1*38yrn2*_ga*NzkzNDg1NTQ2LjE3NDEyNzQxNjY.*_ga_PBC2ED5389*MTc0NDU2NTEzNC4yLjEuMTc0NDU2NTQzMS42MC4wLjA] https://osteoiq.com/ https://www.integrativenutrition.com/ [https://www.integrativenutrition.com/the-health-coach-training-program] Bone Turnover Markers in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Metabolic Bone Disease [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549920/] Sleep Duration and Bone Density [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6800619/] Buff Bones [https://buff-bones.com/] MEDEX-OP [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbmr.4334] Stop Worrying About Lifting Weights for Bone Density [https://www.instagram.com/p/CtkWV3rA67V/?img_index=1] Laurel's Response [https://www.instagram.com/p/CuLXOa4AEBu/] Osteoporosis Confusion [https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_3iKaS_Rd/] Squat Alignment [https://www.instagram.com/p/DHruD8lguwF/]
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