
96: Bone Density Grifters: Introducing the Grift-O-Meter! Video
Movement Logic: Strong Opinions, Loosely HeldShow Notes
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.
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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02:05:36 Outdated Research and Spinal Flexion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://healthybonesco.com/ [https://healthybonesco.com/?_gl=1*38yrn2*_ga*NzkzNDg1NTQ2LjE3NDEyNzQxNjY.*_ga_PBC2ED5389*MTc0NDU2NTEzNC4yLjEuMTc0NDU2NTQzMS42MC4wLjA]
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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