Your Workouts Will Help Improve My Bone Density!
I discovered today your website after watching some videos of yours on YouTube. I find the workouts just great!
I have low bone density (osteopenia) and the general advice is to do strength training, though I also like to include the other two kinds of exercise: flexibility and cardio, for a complete workout. I have done basic exercises in the past, gym exercises, ballet inspired workout, ballet itself but not regularly because of work. However, I have very little experience with weights.
As my condition is not serious (I just got the indication of a little bit lower than normal), your kind of workout sounds like perfect therapy for someone as myself. I WILL develop stronger bones.
It can be done with exercises and special diet (Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium and other 17 minerals), which I initially plan to get from food (I have a new diet already). My bones will get stronger naturally (without pills) I WILL DO IT!
ONLY if my next densitometry shows no improvement will I take Calcium, Vitamin D3 and minerals pills, but I am willing to do anything to do it naturally. I had been exercising with weights, but to find your videos is great because I can now follow a specific program.
I am preparing for menopause, for a different stage in my life and have been told EXERCISE is the main ingredient to build bone --independently of how much calcium, Vitamin D3 or minerals you take, either naturally or through pills.
Also, to prevent diabetes, hypertension, heart problems (along with a really nutritious diet, which I am already following).
Thanks for creating these routines, for sharing with us! I just did your upper body routine (arms), where you use dumbbells. I thought I'd be dead tired, but it's just perfect! Your routine is very complete (for my needs) and it's great to be following a video.
I also love your anticellulite and legs routines which I can do with small weights attached to my legs!
Thank you very very much for providing different workouts, as I plan on making switches (morning/night) as you recommended.
Thanks for helping me from afar to "strengthen my bones" and overall health!
Happy Moni! :)