Baby Steps to the Human Flag

The human flag is a pretty impressive strength move. I discovered it not too long ago, and I thought that it’d be cool if I could do one, especially since I’m closer to 50 than 40 and most of my counter parts are considering scrapbooking to flagging. No offence to you scrap-bookers out there (I … Continued

Fashion Flash

I love being part of an amazing group of bloggers and look forward to reading their weekly fab fashion and beauty advice. Here’s a roundup of their best posts this week: http://www.faboverfifty.com/content/style-blog/?p=19412 Une femme shares some random musings about fragrance, and divulges some of her current favorites. Procedures like lasers and injectables have become nearly commonplace. … Continued

Quick Intervals to Do At Home

Do you need a quick full body workout to do at home?   This is a great workout for you. It’s got 12 exercises that you can do pretty much in your living room with only a set of dumb bells. You’ll need a timer or some sort, unless you’re going to follow along with … Continued

‘Add One’ Suspension Training Challenge

Do you have a suspension trainer? I’m not about to endorse any kind of suspension trainer in particular, but a certain suspension trainer is da bomb for use when you don’t have access to any equipment. In fact, suspension training is sometimes my ‘go to’ choice for training even when I have access to all … Continued

Fashion Flash

It’s My Party, And I’ll Flash If I Want To… Fashion Flash, that is. 😉 Here’s the link so you can check out the coolest blogs for women: CLICK HERE. After watching  a Gweneth Paltrow exercise video, Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog asks what are the best credentials for a fitness trainer? With color blocking or solids … Continued

7 Fat Burning Challenge Workout Samples

Challenge workouts are great for fat burning. I love them because they keep me strong, but the added benefit is that they keep me lean too. Let’s face it…staying lean is a big part of the fitness game. I wouldn’t be able to do 50 pull ups in less than four minutes if I had … Continued

Do You Dare? Airport Workout

If you find yourself in need of a workout, this travel workout will do the trick. And if you’re afraid of what others think of you doing your ‘thang’ out in public, well, just get over yourself. Most people will probably think you’re pretty cool for having the motivation to move where others just sit. … Continued

‘Take Away One’ Pull Up Challenge

  As if I don’t have enough fun ways to do pull ups, here’s another great rep scheme that you can use for pull ups or burpees, or any of your ‘favorite’ movements. I hate counting reps. I do a lot of timed sets using my Gymboss timer. I can be seen in airports, hotel … Continued

Fashion Flash

Good news: a few new blogs have been added to the group that keep making the Fashion Flash an important place for women over 40 to get the latest in beauty, skincare, fashion, fitness and more.   Check out the Fashion Flash: CLICK HERE.   Protein is the unsung hero of weight loss. It stabilizes … Continued

Injury Free Pull Ups

I was recently in Las Vegas with a big group of fitness professionals and met up with my good friend Rick Kaselj. As you know, I LOVE doing pull ups. Rick is passionate about injury prevention so we had a great talk about injury free pull ups. I have three key tips that will help … Continued