Train SMARTER Not HARDER

Want to train smarter instead of harder? If you’re looking for exercise instruction, I’ve got just the thing for you. Let me send you 35+ instructional tutorials plus a ‘how to’ on creating your own workouts whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gym rat. As a bonus, I have my top 5 nutrition secrets … Continued

Short on Time? 10 Min Bodyweight Workout

It’s FREQUENCY of exercise that’s more important than duration. You can always fit fitness in – if you lower the bar! You don’t always need an hour long session, sometimes just a few minutes will do. Here’s a 10 minute bodyweight workout that you can literally do beside your desk. Set your timer for 10 … Continued

Do This to Lose Your Menopause Belly

What should you be doing to flatten your tummy or get rid of your muffin top? You can do ANY ab move and as long as your diet isn’t dialed in, your muffin top will remain firmly in place. Spot reduction isn’t possible. However, these two exercises will help STRENGTHEN your core to reduce back … Continued

Best MOVE for a Bikini Belly?

Wondering what the best move for a bikini belly is? It’s NOT the sit up… In fact, it’s NOT an exercise at all – your nutrition is the number one thing that will help reduce belly fat… BUT tightening the muscles in your core will HELP. In this video I explain how to ENGAGE the … Continued

Want to Avoid Bathroom Assistance?

Here’s a sobering thought… Do you want assistance on the toilet? Over time, you may need it if you stop squatting. If you have sore knees, you can still do some form of squatting to build and maintain the necessary leg strength to age gracefully. Here are two options: Simply modify the depth that you … Continued

10 Benefits of Strength Training

Strength training is NOT all about weight loss – although weight loss can be a benefit. Here are 10 other benefits UNRELATED to weight loss: Increased muscle tone Increased metabolism Increased strength Better mood Stronger bones Improved sleep Improved blood sugar regulation Reduced risk of injury Improved cardiovascular health Increased longevity Bonus: Oh and with … Continued

New to Exercise? Start Here

You have to start somewhere. If you haven’t exercised before or for a very long time due to injury or other extenuating circumstance, start SMALL. These 5 safe, functional exercises hit the major muscle groups and create a base to build upon. Do 30 seconds of each movement: Squat to chair (adjust height up or … Continued

Hip Mobility Test

This is a great hip mobility test (I cheated by using my lifters). You may also find that your ability to get into proper position for this test is limited by ankle mobility & raising your heels slightly will help… I’m pretty happy that at a few months away from 60 & with a total … Continued

What Was YOUR Sport?

Did you do sports as a kid? For me, it was swimming, but it was much more than sport… Swimming offered safety & validation during tumultuous years growing up. It shaped me into who I am today… It’s been 40 years & time for me to get back in the pool. Feels like coming home … Continued

Can You Pass This Test?

Are you physically aging too quickly? This sit-to-rise test, developed in 1990, was supposed to be a predictor of longevity. The goal of the test is to get on & off the floor without touching hands to the floor or any other support. While the original study had some limitations, it’s still a good test … Continued