Don’t Give Up on Cardio in Menopause – Try This

Cardio is getting a bad rap, but heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. So, don’t toss out ‘cardio’ completely, even if you hear it jacks up your cortisol levels (it won’t). In fact, cortisol is normal and necessary. There is actually no evidence to support the claim that cortisol fluctuations in … Continued

What Do Squats Have to Do with Brain Health in Menopause?

Train your legs! A twin study showed women with stronger legs had better cognitive function and larger brain volumes, especially in memory regions like the hippocampus. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4789972/ The research found: Great leg power = larger brain volume Better leg strength = better cognitive resilience Strong legs may slow brain aging Yet ANOTHER reason to resistance … Continued

How to Handle Workout Boredom in Menopause

If you get bored with exercise from time to time… Congratulations! It’s proof that you’re sticking with it…even when it’s not shiny & new… You’ll have good & better days working out. The only regret about exercise you’ll have is if you stop doing it. So workout, even if you’re bored. Your future self will … Continued

Move It or Lose It in Menopause

A deep V squat, which most of us could do as children, will help develop and maintain hip, knee and ankle mobility. Struggling? 1. Hold onto something to take some of your body weight 2. Raise your heels if ankle mobility is limited 3. Add a small rolled up towel behind each knee to ease … Continued

How to Measure Fitness Progress in Your 50’s-60’s

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

Don’t Let This Be You In Menopause

‘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

Best Ab Move to Flatten Your Tummy in Menopause?

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

The 10 Minute Rule for Exercise in Menopause

Here’s where the 10 Minute Rule comes in… You know you ‘should’ do some movement, but you just don’t ‘feel like’ you have the time, energy or an idea to get started…. Here’s the scoop: Instead of feeling pressured to commit to long workouts, start with just 10 minutes of exercise, even if it’s just … Continued