Is THIS killing your results? If you’re distracted by: phone calls texts emails social media During your workout… Just put your phone away. This is a personal reminder as much as a PSA! Dang the phone can have so much power. If you need direction and ACCOUNTABILITY with your workouts, train with my team and … Continued
Stop looking for new-fangled exercises. If you want to age well, stick to the basics! Make sure to regularly include these sorts of exercises 2-3 times a week: Pulling – like rows and pull ups Pushing – like push ups and presses Functional leg movements- like squats & lunges Stability movements – like planks & … Continued
Weight training is the MVP for improved health as we age. In addition to fat loss & body composition improvements, here are other benefits: Enhanced mood Gain strength and function Improve athletic performance. Reduce risk of injury Reduce back pain Reduce arthritis. Reduce the risk of heart disease Reduce risk of diabetes Reduce risk of … Continued
I know your time is tight…But do NOT skip your warm up! In fact, if you have no time to workout, just do a 5 minute full body dynamic warm up and you’ll feel better for having done a little something. A dynamic warm up means that you move your limbs and joints through a … Continued
Stop doing abs! If you have belly fat, remember these 3 things: 1.Belly fat is NORMAL – we all have some. 2.Declining estrogen makes menopausal women store belly fat more readily. 3.You CAN’T spot reduce – do abs for a strong core. Address your belly fat with nutrition. Need help? I gotchu! Let’s talk: https://tinyurl.com/talktoshawna
I didn’t think about my weight once during this workout. Because what I can do with my body is way more important than the weight of my body. Eat & move every day so you can do fun things. And the most mundane things like going to the bathroom unassisted as you age… At the … Continued
No exercise, pill, powder or potion will rid you of your menopause belly. But there are 3 ‘tried & true’ moves that will work. 1. Achieve a calorie deficit 2. Intake adequate protein – this will help you maintain (& possibly build) precious muscle & help with appetite control 3. Incorporate strength training – building … Continued
Want to start resistance training but actually don’t know where to start? The KEY is proper technique tho, so if you’re unsure, get some guidance on form before adding load. If you’re a beginner (or returning to fitness), bodyweight exercises are all you need. Then, if you’re ready for a little more, use some DB’s … Continued
It’s probably not what you think! It’s actually NEAT – non-exercise activity thermogenesis… This is just a long way of describing the non-exercise trivial ways you move daily. A recent study demonstrated that energy expenditure can be increased above resting levels by: 5-10% when you’re sitting 10-20% when you’re standing 100-200% when you’re walking HTTPS://WWW.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV/PMC/ARTICLES/PMC6058072/ … Continued
I lied. This stretch alone won’t reduce your waist. But better posture will make your waist look smaller! If you sit at a desk, sit behind the wheel or are bent over your phone a lot, you likely have slouched shoulders, tight chest muscles and forward head lean. This stretch will: Improve posture Improve flexibility … Continued