I have gained bone density from reading your book, Strong Women, Strong Bones. Thank you. I am interested in your thoughts on Super Slow Weightlifting, as being helpful for bone density enhancement. My husband, who comes from a mechanical engineering background is pretty sure that, though Super Slow Weightlifting may increase muscle mass faster, it will not stress the bones enough. Do you have any information on the effects of Super Slow Weightlifting on Bone Density?

First, since you have been gaining some bone density following the program outlined in Strong Women, Strong Bones, I would stick with the program. Second, there is no research to date on the Super Slow Weightlifting method (as described in my March 2001 Newsletter) for improving bone density. Generally speaking, bones need a strong stimulus in order to improve and I’m not sure that the Super Slow Method would provide enough. As your husband suggested, Super Slow is enough stimulus for your muscles but if improving bone density is your goal, I recommend sticking with the Strong Women, Strong Bones program.