Bones of Steel Revolutionizes Osteoporosis Prevention With New Bone Building Fitness Class and Continuing Education Programs.

Fighting the rising global epidemic of osteoporosis, Bones of Steel today announced the launch of their group fitness program and certified instructor continuing education courses. Bones of Steel aims to fight osteoporosis with programs focused on exercise and education. Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms. The estimated cost of osteoporosis in the United States is $17 billion per year, growing to $62 billion by 2010. Both the injuries and subsequent costs related to osteoporosis can be reduced through the preventive measures that attempt to increase bone mass offered by Bones of Steel. A lifestyle that includes regular weight-bearing exercise is an essential part of building and maintaining bone density.

(PRWEB) May 28, 2004 -- The Bones of Steel group fitness program is a 50-minute class developed by a team of physical therapists. It is designed to help participants improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis in a fun, active environment. Classes will initially be offered at Asphalt Green on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

The Bones of Steel Continuing Education Course is an intensive two-day course focused on teaching osteoporosis prevention techniques and bone building activities. Participants will review current research and literature on osteoporosis, learn how to implement prevention strategies and understand how to incorporate these components into a 50-minute class for their clients. The course, designed for fitness instructors, personal trainers and physical therapists will provide participants with the information necessary to understand the many changes that occur in the body leading to osteopenia and osteoporosis and will equip them with the knowledge and training required to teach the Bones of Steel fitness class. This course has been approved by both the American Council of Exercise and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America for continuing education units.

Both the Bones of Steel class and the Bones of Steel Continuing Education Course were designed by Dr. Marilyn Moffat and Dr. Amanda Hutton Parrott. The first Bones of Steel two-day Continuing Education course will be held at Asphalt Green on June 19 and 20th, 2004 from 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm both days and taught by Dr. Hutton Parrott. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and space is limited to 20.

Dr. Marilyn Moffat, a recognized leader in physical therapy in the United States and internationally, is a practitioner, a teacher, a consultant, a leader, and an author. She received her baccalaureate degree from Queens College and her physical therapy certificate and PhD degrees from New York University. She is a Full Professor of Physical Therapy at New York University, where she directs both the professional doctoral program (DPT) and the post-professional graduate master's degree program in pathokinesiology. She has been in private practice for almost forty years and currently practices in the New York area. Dr. Moffat completed a six-year term as the President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1997. Dr. Moffat was previously a member of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for Physical Therapy, a member of the Financial Advisory Committee, and has done major fund raising for them over the years. She is currently on the Executive Committee of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy as the North American/Caribbean Regional Representative. She has given over 800 professional presentations throughout her practice life time, and she has taught and provided consultation services in Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Viet Nam, Panama City, and Puerto Rico.

Dr. Amanda Hutton Parrott received a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of California at Irvine. Her thesis examined the physical and aesthetic benefits of the Pilates Technique and Aerobic Conditioning for dancers and was presented at The International Dance Science and Medicine Conference at Duke University. Subsequently, Dr. Hutton Parrott danced professionally with Dallas Black Dance Theater performing works by Donald McKayle, Tally Beary, and Daryl Sneed. After touring internationally, Amanda pursued a Doctorate in Physical therapy at New York University. While in Manhattan, Amanda taught step, Spinning and body sculpting at Equinox and New York Sports Club and presented choreography workshops. Amandas final internship was with performing Arts Physical Therapy where she gained experience working with Broadway Performers. Currently, Dr. Hutton Parrott is a physical therapist at Red Hawk Physical Therapy and teaches Spinning and step at Crunch in San Francisco. She recently returned from South Africa where she volunteered at Kidzpositive, a comprehensive HIV/AIDS clinic.

For additional information, contact either:

Gillian Fein, Founder, Bones of Steel (917) 754-9785

Kim Mc Conville, Asst. Program Director, Asphalt Green (212) 369-8890 x135

About Bones of Steel:

Bones of Steel is a for-profit organization committed to bone health, osteoporosis prevention and education. Bones of Steel offers a group exercise class to individuals, fitness facilities and corporations and a continuing education course to fitness instructors, personal trainers and physical therapists.

About Asphalt Green:

Asphalt Green is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals of all ages and backgrounds to achieve health through a lifetime of sports and fitness. Asphalt Green offers sports, fitness and health programs to members, individuals and institutions.