TeleFFIT – Instructional Videos & Resources
Please allocate some time to watch each of the instructional videos below. Click on the link for each instructional video to view it. We have also included some documents to help you understand some of the exercise training terminology that will be used throughout the program, some additional safety tips and FAQs.
Instructional video 1 (13 min 48 sec) – An Introduction to the TeleFFIT program
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Instructional video 2 (10 min 38 sec) – Understanding your TeleFFIT STRONG Exercises
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Instructional video 3 (7 min 43 sec) – Understanding your TeleFFIT STEADY Exercises
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Instructional video 4 (6 min 9 sec) – Understanding your TeleFFIT STRAIGHT Exercises
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Instructional video 5 (9 min 53 sec) – Understanding your TeleFFIT Activity Snacking Exercises
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Instructional video 6 (3 min 52 sec) – How to Exercise Safely at Home
Instructional video 7 (7 min 31 sec) – Tips on How to Safely Use the Exercise Equipment
Instructional video 8 (3 min 13 sec) – Performing Bone Loading Exercise Safely
Click on the links below to view the material
- Training Guide – Exercise Definitions and Understanding Training Intensity
- Exercise Training – Exercise Training Safety Tips
- How to Progress Your Exercise Training – TeleFFIT Training Progression
- Frequently asked questions: TeleFFIT Exercise FAQs
Understanding Training Intensity
Central to the success of the TeleFFIT program is that you train at the correct intensity. Please download and review the two handouts below which provide you with important information about how to train at the correct intensity.
- STEADY Exercise Training Intensity – STEADY Training Intensity Handout
- STRONG Exercise Training Intensity – STRONG Training Intensity Handout
TeleFFIT Research Study – Guides and Helpful Material
Below are links to various documents that relate specifically to the research aspect of the TeleFFIT study. We encourage you to take some time to review these documents, particularly if you are unsure about any aspect of the data collection that is expected of you as part of the trial.
Click on the links below to view the material
- Wearing the Activity Monitors: A Guide
- Completing the Daily Falls Calendar
- Completing the Online Questionnaires
- Tips on using Zoom
- Connecting with your TeleFFIT peers
- TeleFFIT Week-by-Week Schedule
- TeleFFIT Research Study – General FAQs
TeleFFIT – Educational Interviews with Leading Experts
Please allocate some time to watch each of the short (10-15 minute) educational interviews with some of our leading experts in the field of osteoporosis, falls and fracture where they share some useful tips to help you optimize your bone and muscle health.
Interview 1 – Click here to watch Prof. Peter Ebeling, speak on “Understanding risk factors for bone loss & fractures” (slides here)
Interview 2 – Click here to watch A/Prof. David Scott speak on “Preventing muscle loss & the disease sarcopenia” (slides here)
Interview 3 – Click here to watch Dr Catherine Milte speak on “Nutrition for optimal bone and muscle health” (slides here)
Interview 4 – Click here to watch Prof. Robin Daly speak on “Exercise for optimizing bone health” (slides here)
Interview 5 – Click here to watch Prof. Robin Daly speak on “Exercise to optimize function and reduce falls risk” (slides here)
Interview 6 – Click here to watch Prof. Lora Giangregorio speak on “Exercise and spine caring strategies” (slides here)
TeleFFIT – Additional Learning Resources and Useful Links
To learn more about how to optimize your bone and muscle health, below we have included some useful links to various resources and online material (NB: For some of the links you will require Adobe Acrobat to open a PDF file). For more specific advice about your healthcare needs and how to optimize your bone and muscle health and prevent falls and fractures, you should seek advice from your healthcare professional.
Understanding Your Bones
- Better bone health for everybody
- What is osteopenia and how does it differ from osteoporosis?
- Risk factors for bone loss, osteoporosis and fractures and check your bone health here!
Food and Nutrients for Better Bone Health
- Importance of calcium and bone health and fact sheet
- Calcium content of different foods
- What you should know about calcium supplements
- Vitamin D, sunshine and bone health and fact sheet
- What you should know about vitamin D supplements
- Further food facts and bones
Nutrition to Nourish your Muscles
- Sarcopenia – a new muscle wasting disease (video)
- Understanding muscle loss with age
- Getting enough protein to counteract muscle loss
- Make Every Bite Count Tips
- A more complete guide to maintaining your muscle health into later life
Understanding and Preventing Falls
- Don’t fall for it. Falls can be prevented!
- Stay active on your feet to prevent falls
- Home falls prevention – Check for Safety
- How to get up safely if you have a fall