If you have osteoporosis, you are probably aware of the benefits of exercise for your bone health. What you may not be aware of is that high-intensity weight training is better. Most people with osteoporosis stick with lower intensity training and lighter weights because they are afraid of hurting themselves.

A study provides evidence that higher-intensity strength training is more beneficial for improving bone density than lower-intensity weight training which is more traditionally recommended.

High-intensity training (HIT) is a form of strength training popularized in the 1970s by Arthur Jones, the founder of Nautilus. The training focuses on performing quality weight training repetitions to the point of momentary muscular failure. The training takes into account the number of repetitions, the amount of weight and the amount of time the muscle is exposed to tension in order to maximize the amount of muscle fiber recruitment.

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Using resistance machines is an effective way to target specific areas of the body. For example, you can improve circulation in your lower body by using the leg press machine. Work on the circulation in your back by doing lat pulldowns and seated rows. Committing to regular weight resistance training doesn’t just improve circulation, it also helps your body stay strong.

A new study plots the progression of thousands of people following an ultra-minimalist training plan. The results are impressive—at least initially. The good news is that the training really works, despite taking less than 20 minutes a week all in street clothes.

I ran across a blog from someone who summarizes the workout we do. I thought it would be worthwhile to read as a sort of refresher course. — Jeff Grossman

Dr. Doug McGuff's “Body by Science” Workout: It is recommended that you perform each repetition as slowly as you possibly can, while still moving smoothly – without stops and starts. That should be somewhere between 10 to 20 seconds per round trip-the same amount of time for the positive and the negative. You’re only doing one set per exercise, and you should to go to total muscle failure in each set.

Given that we’ve known for years that bone responds to the load placed on it, why hasn’t high-load weight lifting ever been looked at before in women? As the authors of this study point out, it’s a common misconception that women with low bone mass risk developing spinal fractures if they use heavy weights or free-weight exercises — but this study shows that isn’t true.