AboutBonnie Hardie Expertise I am an experienced and certified personal trainer.
I run fitness boot camps with 5-10 people per camp.
I can answer questions pertaining to:aerobic exercise,resistance training,functional training,weight management.,bodyweight exercises,etc.
Please do not ask me to design a weight training program for you thru this forum-if you want me to design a program for you-please sign up for online personal training.
I can critique your current program for you.
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Experience I have been a Personal Trainer for several years .I used to work for gyms,but now run outdoor bootcamps utilizing: resistance bands-park swings-benches-steps-bodyweight exercises-kettlebells-medicine balls,ETC.
Education/Credentials Certified By: ACE-IFA-NESTA-AMFPT
Certified In:
Personal Training-Aerobics-Nutrition-Boot Camp-Senior Fitness-Womens Fitness
Special Interest in combatting Childhood Obesity.
Question I'm 32 years old, 5'4", and 105 lbs. I run about five days a week, maybe 25 miles a week. My Tanita scale says that I have 10-12% body fat. I'm fairly confident in its accuracy because several years ago I compared it with a bod pod reading and they were in agreement. My question is simply - how much is too little body fat for a woman? I don't look too thin by any stretch, as I am very small framed. However, I did have hypothalamic amenorrhea before conceiving my now 10 month old son, and I had to stop running and gain weight in order to do so. I'd like to avoid having to go through that again for #2 - but I'm nursing, so I don't know if I don't have my period because I'm back in the same boat or because of that. I don't run nearly as much as I did previously and don't lift at all (excluding my little 20-lb portable gym:). Would appreciate any information and perspective you have.
Answer Hi Jenna,
Thank you for your question.
Most women should be at least 15% bodyfat.
I am honestly not sure if the reason that you are not having your period is because you are nursing or because of the hypothalamic amenorrhea.
You should try to start lifting because that will help to build up your muscle tone.
Thank you,
Bonnie
