Vitamin D is considered the sunshine vitamin since our bodies can produce it when exposed to sunlight. We can also get Vitamin D from foods and supplements. Do you take a Vitamin D supplement daily? Living in Canada we have traditionally been encouraged to take a Vitamin D Supplement. New research is suggesting that it may not be as important as once thought.
“Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a family doctor in Toronto, said the study’s results don’t “come as a complete surprise.” She already advises her patients to “drop the D.”
“I think an individual should talk to their doctor, but frankly, this study suggests there’s no need for it,” she said.
Her advice for those worried about bone health? An exercise program, because it builds strength. That not only prevents fractures, she said, but also reduces “the likelihood of falling and decreases the rate at which bone is broken down.”
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Workout for Wednesday October 10, 2018
Strength Focus
A) Turkish Get up Progressions – the half get up
B) Dumbbell Bench Press 5 sets of 8 working, toward an RPE of 6-7/10.
Workout
Every two minutes complete a round, increase reps each 2 minute cycle
3 KB Swings, 3 Goblet Squats, 20 step-ups
5 KB Swings, 5 Goblet Squats, 20 step-ups
7 KB Swings, 7 Goblet Squats, 20 step-ups …. etc.
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