lower body strength work necessary?

sherry7899 · 07-07-19, 11:33 AM

I admit I am just not a fan of lower body workouts. I have trouble fitting in strength training with cardio and yoga.

I do short upper body strength training once or twice a week.

I do Body Combat at least twice a week, and those always include leg conditioning tracks and ab work. My other cardio is dance and riding my recumbent bike, so my lower body is worked with those. I also consistently do yoga.

Are separate lower body workouts really necessary for me? I'm not much of a fan of floorwork, and Body Combat usually includes squats and lunges among other lower body work.

Thanks!
Sherry

laurajhawk · 07-07-19, 11:36 AM

I think you are getting enough lower body work with Body Combat, dance, bike, and yoga. Times when I have done lower-intensive cardio like running, I didn't do much if any separate LB work, and I think Body Combat is a full-body workout also.

sherry7899 · 07-07-19, 12:12 PM

Thanks, Laura!

yogapam · 07-07-19, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by laurajhawk

I think you are getting enough lower body work with Body Combat, dance, bike, and yoga. Times when I have done lower-intensive cardio like running, I didn't do much if any separate LB work, and I think Body Combat is a full-body workout also.

I agree!

bubbles76 · 07-07-19, 12:44 PM

I think you're getting enough strength work in the lower body.

Vintage VFer · 07-07-19, 12:48 PM

Have you ever had a DEXA bone scan? I may be the voice of dissension, but I believe that heavier weight-training must be a part of a regimen to protect the bones.

I don't think that body weight training is enough for bone building/preserving.

Pat58 · 07-07-19, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

Have you ever had a DEXA bone scan? I may be the voice of dissension, but I believe that heavier weight-training must be a part of a regimen to protect the bones.

I don't think that body weight training is enough for bone building/preserving.

I was thinking along these lines too.

sherry7899 · 07-07-19, 12:58 PM

I haven't had a DEXA scan. Is there a certain age this is usually done, or do you need to ask for it? I am also worried about the cost. We have a high insurance deductible.

Thanks!
Sherry

yogapam · 07-07-19, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage VFer

Have you ever had a DEXA bone scan? I may be the voice of dissension, but I believe that heavier weight-training must be a part of a regimen to protect the bones.

I don't think that body weight training is enough for bone building/preserving.

Probably true, but as someone who’s wrists can’t do heavy weights and who dislikes heavy weights, I don’t go there. I try to compensate as best I can by doing a lot of walking and other weight bearing cardio.

sherry7899 · 07-07-19, 12:58 PM

I cannot do heavy weights due to shoulder/neck/lower back issues.

Sherry

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07-07-19, 11:33 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	lower body strength work necessary? I admit I am just not a fan of lower body workouts. I have trouble fitting in strength training with cardio and yoga. I do short upper body strength training once or twice a week. I do Body Combat at least twice a week, and those always include leg conditioning tracks and ab work. My other cardio is dance and riding my recumbent bike, so my lower body is worked with those. I also consistently do yoga. Are separate lower body workouts really necessary for me? I'm not much of a fan of floorwork, and Body Combat usually includes squats and lunges among other lower body work. Thanks! Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-07-19, 11:36 AM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	I think you are getting enough lower body work with Body Combat, dance, bike, and yoga. Times when I have done lower-intensive cardio like running, I didn't do much if any separate LB work, and I think Body Combat is a full-body workout also. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy

07-07-19, 12:12 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Thanks, Laura! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

07-07-19, 12:44 PM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	I think you're getting enough strength work in the lower body. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

07-07-19, 12:48 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Have you ever had a DEXA bone scan? I may be the voice of dissension, but I believe that heavier weight-training must be a part of a regimen to protect the bones. I don't think that body weight training is enough for bone building/preserving. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

07-07-19, 12:58 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I haven't had a DEXA scan. Is there a certain age this is usually done, or do you need to ask for it? I am also worried about the cost. We have a high insurance deductible. Thanks! Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers