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
Want a stronger back? If you’re doing DB rows, you may just be using the arms and not engaging the back muscles at all. Instead, brace yourself, pull the shoulder blade in towards the spine to engage your back. Think about moving the DB up without bending your arm at first. Then pull the DB … Continued
You don’t need tonnes of weight or equipment to make your workout more challenging. Here are 4 ways to make your workout harder, without breaking the bank or hogging all the gym equipment: 1. Vary rep tempo – There are a number of combinations of rep tempo; you can increase intensity by changing the rep … Continued