Building Bones is a digital health platform providing expert-designed, personalized exercise programs and lifestyle guidance for people with osteopenia or osteoporosis. The platform combines evidence-based resistance, impact, and balance training with educational content and tracking tools to help users build bone strength, prevent falls, and stay active independently. Programs are tailored to individual ability and can be completed at home or in the gym, with video demonstrations and coaching on proper technique.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
People diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis often feel uncertain and overwhelmed, lacking access to trustworthy, safe exercise advice. Many avoid physical activity altogether due to fear of injury or fracture, while generic recommendations like walking or swimming are insufficient to improve bone density. This leaves individuals without structured, progressive programs that could reduce their fall and fracture risk.
Solution
Building Bones is a digital health platform that delivers expert-designed, personalized exercise programs and lifestyle guidance for bone health management. The platform tailors progressive resistance, impact loading, and balance training to each user's background, ability, and goals, with all exercises grounded in current evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice. Users receive video demonstrations, coaching on technique, and programs that can be completed at home or in the gym, with daily reminders and tracking tools to support adherence. The platform also includes a comprehensive education library covering osteoporosis, nutrition, lifestyle, and long-term self-care, plus optional community support to keep users engaged and motivated throughout their bone health journey.
Target Audience
Primary users are adults diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis who need safe, effective exercise guidance, as well as individuals seeking to reduce their fracture risk and maintain independence. The platform also serves physiotherapists and healthcare providers looking for structured digital tools to support their bone health patients.
Features
- Personalized exercise programs based on individual health history, ability, and goals, with progressive overload built in
- Video demonstrations and coaching videos for proper technique on all resistance, impact, and balance exercises
- Exercise trackers and outcome measures that let users record results and monitor progress over time
- Education section covering osteoporosis, low bone density, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle management
- Daily reminders and habit-building tools to support consistent participation
- Optional community support feature for peer connection and shared experiences
- Programs designed for both home and gym settings, with modifications for different fitness levels
- Wearable integrations for tracking activity and health metrics