The BEST study participants supplemented their diets with Citracal® calcium citrate.
Combined with Citracal® supplementation, these exercises were clinically proven to significantly improve bone mineral density.
Hamstrings
The balance and stretching exercises are designed to maintain and/or improve balance, improve posture, prevent forward head or hunched-over posture, correct for muscle imbalances, and stretch muscles worked during the strength training segment of the BEST workout.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read before performing exercises.
Execution
In a supine-lying down position, assume a pelvic lift.
Bring one leg up toward your chest.
Hold the position with your hands behind your head.
Reprinted, by permission, from T. Lohman, S. Going, L. Houtkooper, L. Metcalfe, T. Antoniotti-Guido, and V. Stanford. 2004. The BEST Program for Osteoporosis Prevention. Tucson, AZ: DSWFitness.
