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
Start where you are! As a women 50+ don’t be discouraged if you currently don’t meet the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) benchmarks for full push ups: – 1-5 push-ups: Poor – 6-10 push-ups: Fair – 11-15 push-ups: Good – 16-20 push-ups: Very good – 21+ push-ups: Excellent However many push ups you can … Continued
I recently celebrated a birthday… While 62 isn’t ‘old’, the number is shocking to me. But I’m happy to have a clear(ish) mind, great energy and the ability to move. I’m grateful to my younger self who prioritized healthy lifestyle habits. And I’m glad I’m learning new things like Olympic weightlifting (started in my late … Continued
Don’t underestimate the value of walking to manage and maintain your health and weight in menopause. If getting steps in is a challenge, combine your steps with things you’re ALREADY doing every day. Here’s how my clients and I have used a walking pad, especially during the months of the year that walking outdoors is … Continued
Weights need to be heavy enough to CHALLENGE you, but not BREAK you! The key is finding the right balance… Judy has a new lease on life after starting to incorporate strength training twice weekly. She says, ‘I can’t believe all the unexpected benefits like: Improved mood Improved pelvic floor Improved balance Walking 5 flights … Continued