Comments on: Bodyweight Exercises to Build Strength at Home

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:31:22 +0000

In reply to kelly.

Hi Kelly, I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been diagnosed with Graves. Here is an article you may find very helpful: https://draxe.com/health/graves-disease/
Blessings to you and yours!

By: kelly

kelly — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:29:37 +0000

Diagnosed with graves. On meds follow up blood test in 6 wks then specialist appointment.
Diet/exercise??
Fatigued, shakes etc

By: Frank Delaware

Frank Delaware — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:35:17 +0000

My wife and I have been thinking about doing some bodyweight training, but we weren’t sure how it would benefit us. It’s interesting that you say that it can actually help you build and maintain your muscles! Since we are trying to get stronger, this would be nice to have. http://www.phiittraining.com/about

By: Nilanjan

Nilanjan — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 05:53:09 +0000

Dr axe I am a very lean guy I am a teen and don’t gain weight that easily?What would you suggest body movement exercises or burst training?

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 02:47:38 +0000

In reply to Jeanna Suzor. Go to Graves disease and thyroid foundation. To test for Graves you first need a very low TSH and high T3 and T4. They will then look for certain antibodies that suggest Graves. Good luck.

By: Jeanna Suzor

Jeanna Suzor — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:24:31 +0000

Dr. Axe, the message above with a hyperlink for body weight strength challenge appears to be a problem. I submitted my name and email address. They give you a referral code to earn points for a $20 gift card at Amazon. When I tried to share the link for the referral code to my Facebook acct. Facebook blocked me because of some sort of bad reports concerning that link for free info. reg. strength training. So, to be on the safe side…I did not open my email from that link and reported it as spam. I think it’s too good to be true. I should have known better. I’m sending this so that others may be protected if you can remove that link. If you know of any free strength training videos please let me know. I have no extra in my budget for anything except daily necessities. My mother was just diagnosed with Osteoporosis stage 3 and I wanted something to share with her also. I know I need the strength training because I am underweight and losing muscle mass due to Hashi’s, and at this point….probably Graves too. Thanks for the info. on Graves and strength training. It’s just what I needed. I am wondering though how does one know for sure if they have Graves? I have been seeing a lot of doctor’s due to the weight loss and will be seeing a new thyroid doc. the end of January. I asked The Thyroid Pharmacist Izabella Wentz the same question that I am asking you. I learned a lot from her, but still do not know how Grave’s is diagnosed. Thanks for your blog!!!

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:30:23 +0000

Bodyweight exercises are awesome =)

So much better balance and strength. Before I was doing isolated exercises at the gym but didn’t make near as good gains as I do now.. and the only investment needed was a pull-up bar at Amazon for 20$ =D
I’m following the routine over at http://www.bodyweightstrengthchallenge.com and have seen great results.

I’m not so keen on doing the High intensity ones though as I’m a bit of a “lazy” person =D

By: Vilma Brandon

Vilma Brandon — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 08:00:07 +0000

I enjoy bodyweight exercise 3_4 times a week, never felt better,psychological and
physical. This article has really explained why. I found it difficult to maintain the discipline3_4 times a week doing it at home by myself and now go to the gym group exercise program where I am doing the majority of the images depicted. This article is really reassuring. I am 60+ and Diabetic. Thank you

By: Margaretha

Margaretha — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 04:51:46 +0000

My muscles are getting weak, I don’t want that, walk everyday, but that’s not enough. Need to do some excersize with light wights . My age is against me, but not my mind and I’m determine to do something about it can you help please.