Are your parents still alive? Sadly, I lost both my parents, my Mom in 2013 and my Dad in 2021. Before they passed, I watched their health deteriorate. They were of a generation where ‘working out’ wasn’t really a ‘thing’. They were both smokers and while they had both quit, they suffered the consequences of some … Continued
You workout IN the gym so you’ll be strong and confident to tackle adventures OUTSIDE the gym! I’m scared mountain biking 80% of the time…But I sure feel good when I’m able to manage a hairpin turn or climb a nasty dirt hill. Oh, and if you’re looking for a good way to connect with … Continued
Good news! You can benefit from BOTH high AND low reps with either light OR heavy weight. It’s the EFFORT applied to either strategy that’s the most important factor. Then, it’s mostly a matter of personal preference. High reps with lower weights are painful, they burn and you run out of breath… You may stop … Continued
Frozen shoulder is real… Especially in menopause… So use these movements to keep them strong & healthy. You’ll surprise yourself with all you can accomplish with healthy shoulders. Need more ways to handle the challenges of menopause?… I gotchu, just reach out here.
If toileting yourself in the future is a priority… Then having the core & leg strength to do so is something to pay attention to. Try this exercise with a broomstick for starters. This zombie squat will force you to learn how to engage the muscles that keep the thoracic spine rigidly braced. If you … Continued
If you want to drop a pound a month, this is how you can do it without much effort… Change NOTHING else & bump up your daily steps. Like I did in these past two months. You can do easy tasks while walking 1.5 MPH on a walking pad, which is an effortlessly easy pace. … Continued
Need a modifiable do anywhere workout that hits all major muscle groups? Any version of ‘CrossFit Cindy’ is a fun one. Even in menopause you can and should be hitting the muscles as hard as YOU can manage. Find a variation that fits with your fitness level and do it! -Squat variation – air squats, … Continued
One thing can: Increase insulin sensitivity Keep your metabolism fired up Keep you strong & functional Put the sexy in your jeans And it builds something that you’re losing right now! Unless you’re doing something to prevent it… Without it, you’ll miss out on adventures as you age… Any idea what this fountain of youth … Continued
If you’re someone who enjoys checking off a box or crossing off a list, this challenge is for you! Summer can be a time where good habits just seem to fly out the window. This simple challenge can help you keep things a little more on track. It’s called ‘Don’t Break the Streak‘. For me, … Continued
Balance is a powerful predictor of life and health span. There’s no point living long if you’re not living WELL. The one leg stand is a good test of balance, better in fact than grip strength and sit to stand tests. Here’s what to do: Try with eyes open, then closed. Take your shoes off … Continued