Where fitness is concerned, sometimes progress means holding your ground. If you’re maintaining a certain level of strength & skill level over time, this is PROGRESS. This is what I’m learning about my training as a 62 year old. Whether this is in the gym, in the pool, on a hike or on my bike, … Continued
Buyer beware. Menopause is literally the new ‘cash cow’ with supplements popping up everywhere promising life altering relief. When determining whether a supplement I was asked to promote was ‘legit’, I ran it by an expert: Dr Stuart Philips. Stuart is well versed in research protocol as the head researcher of kinesiology at McMaster University … Continued
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‘I used to…’ are the saddest words… I used to be… I used to do… I used to be able… Yes, we are constantly evolving & change is inevitable… But there are some things that are worth holding onto. Like your strength… Like your mobility… Like your ability to TRY or keep trying… Even though … Continued
You’re asking the wrong question. Spot reducing is a myth. Ab exercises will strengthen your core, reduce back pain, improve performance in sport and even protect you from injury. But will exercise flatten your tummy or give you visible abs? Unlikely. In order to see your abs, you need to rid yourself of subcutaneous fat, … Continued
If you feel like you’re doing all the right things but you’re not getting the results you want, here are two things I recently discussed with my clients on our weekly call… 1. Fats can ADD UP FAST Fats are calorie dense (9 calories per gram) so it’s best to measure. I easily doubled 1 … Continued
Be kind to yourself and love who you are TODAY. Remember that you’ve gained wisdom through the years that make up for any physical differences. Where physical attributes like appearance, strength, mobility etc.are concerned, if you compare the current version of you to your past self… You may be disappointed. In fact, if you can … Continued
How about just forgetting about weight loss in menopause? Instead, focus on healthy habits. This is a strategy that’s working for my clients. Here are some specific strategies, along with research backing their effectiveness… Focus on Whole Foods A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that diets rich in whole foods … Continued
Recovering from being sick? How do you get back to working out? For me, I want to move but I don’t want to over do it. I basically go through what my weightlifting warm up includes. This will give me about 20 minutes of mobility. If I feel better the next day, I’ll repeat & … Continued
Don’t let anyone’s best moments ever make you feel ‘less than’. Sure there are highlights in everyone’s life! Like my recent trip to Mexico. But, much of ‘life’ doesn’t actually ’make the cut’! We all have issues, doubts & insecurities at times… These ‘truths’ in the video are just a few of mine (in no … Continued