If you don’t keep moving, you’ll lose your mobility. Want strong & stable shoulders? Use light plate weight to perform these drills in your warm up: First drill… -Reach upwards with plates on palms up… -Externally rotate plates as you lower hands… -Bend at waist as you reach out laterally with palms up… -Inwardly rotate … Continued
If weight loss is your goal, make sure you have outfits that fit well NOW because everyone deserves to feel good in the clothes you wear today. Then: 1. Designate a section of classic clothes to ‘shop from’ as you lose weight 2. Weed out & donate ill fitting & out dated clothes 3. Organize … Continued
Failure is part of the process… If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough If you’re learning something new, remember that we all start somewhere. There’s a lesson in every ‘fail’. Failure is the only way to real success. Happy to help you ‘fail forward’ in your fitness journey… I’m just a message away, … Continued
Mountains or the beach? If you had to choose, what would it be? How about both? Because if you have a choice of two things and can’t decide, take both. [Gregory Corso] These mountains never get old. So grateful to be able to get out an enjoy the mountains with this guy, the beach is … Continued
It’s not all bad! I mean not worrying about a period or unwanted pregnancy is a bonus of menopause, right? Here are the things you can do to offset the negatives you may be experiencing as estrogen declines: Eat a high protein, fiber rich diet. Resistance train 2-3 times a week. Keep a consistent sleep … Continued
Apple pie for breakfast? Why not! It’s quick, easy and full of protein. Here’s what you need: 175g 2% Greek yogurt apple – chopped cinnamon to taste 10g collagen powder 5g natural psyllium husks 10g maple syrup 10g Kashi granola Chop & microwave apple for about 90 seconds Mix in all other ingredients Enjoy! 30g … Continued
Failure is part of the process. For me, there are more bloopers than successes in my training. I should capture more on camera to post. If you’re learning something new, remember that we all start somewhere. There’s a lesson in every ‘fail’. Failure is the only way to real success. Happy to help you ‘fail … Continued
You have to start somewhere. If you haven’t exercised before or for a very long time due to injury or other extenuating circumstance, start SMALL. These 5 safe, functional exercises hit the major muscle groups and create a base to build upon. Do 30 seconds of each movement: Squat to chair (adjust height up or … Continued
This is a great hip mobility test (I cheated by using my lifters). You may also find that your ability to get into proper position for this test is limited by ankle mobility & raising your heels slightly will help… I’m pretty happy that at a few months away from 60 & with a total … Continued
If you’re starving, it may be because of: 1. Low protein intake – Protein is the most satiating food. 2. Low fiber intake – Fiber keeps you fuller longer. 3. Lack of sleep – Poor sleep triggers the ‘I’m hungry’ hormone ghrelin. 4. Liquid calories – Fluids pass through your digestion more quickly so while … Continued