This simple sit & rise test is more challenging that it looks. If you’re unsuccessful at first, try one of the modifications in the video. But definitely practice this move. This sit & rise from the floor skill is associated with all cause mortality. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23242910/ Simply practicing it can help you stay strong over time. … Continued
‘Mediocre’ days are common…especially where your exercise is concerned. Some days you may not be feeling it, you may have no energy and you might even wonder if what you’re doing even counts… I’m here to say it does! It all adds up. Personally, over the years, I can’t tell you how many times I … Continued
It feels good to keep a promise to yourself! Here’s what I’ve learned about planking daily: You can plank anywhere You always can find time to plank Habits get easier the more they’re repeated Sometimes you need to get creative It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks If something is important, you’ll do it even … Continued
Don’t make the mistake of thinking walking is ‘enough’. It is, along with a few weekly sessions of resistance training. Because you want to stay STRONG as you age… YES to all these benefits of a daily walk…It can help you… * Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat * Prevent or manage various … Continued
There’s NO Special Exercises for MENOPAUSAL Women You should be doing: pulling pushing single arm and leg movements mobility balance work plyometrics (jumping) sprinting The difference is in the variations of exercises and intensity of your workouts. Maybe you’re using machines instead of free weights. Maybe you’re sprinting on a rower rather than running on … Continued
Here’s the advice I gave my 79yo client to maintain & even develop her leg strength… I reminded her that she squats several times a day, she should use those ‘reps’ to her advantage. Be conscious of S-L-O-W-L-Y lowering your butt to the seat instead of falling into your chair Sometimes practice a butt tap … Continued
Work never gets ‘easier’…But …you get more capable… And ‘hard’ is relative to YOU… Measure your ‘hard’ against your CURRENT SELF. Not who you were 20 years ago or against others. Make sure to celebrate your hard! Care to share one of recent ‘hards’? At 61, I’m happy to have more weight on the bar … Continued
The holidays can be full of extra calories so it’s best to manage your expectations regarding weight loss. You’ll likely just end up ruining your holiday experience and still not lose weight if you’re trying to ‘diet’. Aim for weight maintenance during the holidays. And a 10 minute post meal walk can help! . Or … Continued
Don’t make the mistake of thinking walking is ‘enough’. It is, along with a few weekly sessions of resistance training. Because you want to stay STRONG as you age… YES to all these benefits of a daily walk: Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, … Continued
Are you injured or nursing a chronic pain? Sadly in menopause there’s far too much of this, but I want you to be encouraged. There’s hope, even if you’re experiencing a serious issue like a joint replacement. After having BOTH hips replaced 18 months apart, I can say I’m almost as strong as I was … Continued