A powerful marker of longevity is grip strength. Rantanen T, Guralnik JM, Foley D, et al. Midlife Hand Grip Strength as a Predictor of Old Age Disability. JAMA. 1999;281(6):558–560. doi:10.1001/jama.281.6.558 When it comes to accidents, grip strength can directly make the difference between a good and a bad outcome. Having a strong grip gives you a greater chance of catching … Continued
It’s hard to believe you’ll get old… At some point you’ll think: ‘how can I be the same age as old people’? Your motivation to stay exercise might become more than pure aesthetics. When you see your parents become sick or frail, you’ll probably want to stay strong. You’ll probably want to age better and … Continued
Smaller is not better. STRONGER is better! You can build muscle at ANY age, but the sooner the better. And the more muscle you put on at a younger age, the better… But it’s never too late! So load up the bar! A pet peeve of mine is when women kill themselves trying to be … Continued
Aging is a gift but it will come with setbacks… To maintain my health (including a healthy weight) over the years, I’ve found TWO principles most helpful. STOP DIETING – You need to simply become the person that eats more protein, veggies etc MOST of the time & indulge in treats SOME of the time. … Continued
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