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
Most adults don’t think about their balance until they fall and according to the National Safety Council, you have a 1 in 98 chance of dying from a fall. The fact is, balance declines begin somewhere between 40 to 50 years of age. The National Institute of Health reports that one in three people over … Continued
A worthy goal is simply to sit LESS. You can combine outdoor walking (when possible) with indoor walking to bump up NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis). An added benefit is a reduction in the midday slump, and who doesn’t want more energy? The cost of a walking pad over the course of a year is about … Continued