Joey A. Ok, I will do the sessions as instructed. 🙂

Well, not every single day. I’m very good at listening to my body, so I do rest when I need to. With the chronic lower back pain I’ve had over the years, I do not push it too hard. However, doing the lower body work is really making all those muscles feel stronger—and the stretches feel good. With Day 2 of the beginner 5 day sample schedule, the 8 minute LIIT video seems pretty easy and gives me practice using the band kit I got. I also try to walk at least a mile daily and up to 4 miles once a week. So you would not recommend doing both of those routines on the same day? 

Joey A. I am continuing the 5-day, but I really like the stretches and moves on the Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip & Thigh Makeover: Level 1 video too. I am really committed to sticking with this. 

And congratulations on becoming a grandpa!!! That is awesome! I became a grandma to twin boys at 51. Now they are almost 13 and we are all living together on the Big Island. It’s a huge challenge, but I love being "Nana Lucy”, and this is a big part of me wanting to get back in shape so I can keep up with these insanely active boys!

Joey A. I have done that routine twice. It feels good, like if I keep doing that routine, I may actually feel progress! I can do all of the exercises, although the leg over opposite knee stretches are the most challenging. I’m almost done with the Beginner 5-Day Sample Schedule 1. My new band kit should be delivered today. If I were to stick with only two routines, the leg/butt/hip/thigh level 1, and one other that focuses on upper body and arms, which routine is best for that? Also, thank you so much for being responsive here! 

Joey A. Unfortunately, no, I’ve never had scans or x-rays done to try to get to the bottom of what is actually happening in my frame. In retrospect, I’ve always been the one to take care of everyone else’s needs first, and this has always been put on the back burner since overall I’ve been very healthy. Now it will have to wait another 6 months (until Medicare kicks in) or pay out of pocket. It will be tops on my list after my next birthday. 🎉 Until then, I will keep at it with your exercise programs. Even if the lower back pain persists, it can only help getting stronger and more flexible. 🙏🙂

For about 20 years, I’ve had chronic lower back pain. It radiates into my my right ilium. I used to go to a chiropractor, and he’d adjust my lumbar area and it helped in the moment, but it was never a permanent fix. The pain is always present, from mild to moderate. If I do too much heavy lifting  (no gym weights) the pain can get bad enough for me to take an otc pain remedy. I’m keeping up with your workouts because I believe strengthening my core should help. I’m also continuing with very gentle rebounding and I try to walk up to 3 miles a day. So I’m hoping you have some targeted exercises to support the SI joint. Even though I function through it, I don’t want to keep having this pain for the rest of my life.

I’ve never been very flexible, but I will stick with this in hopes I’ll become more limber. 

I appreciate that there is no annoying background music in your videos. 🙂