Motion is lotion…. And, if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it! *Not to be confused with when you made a face and your mom told you it’d freeze like that… I digress… Since having both hips replaced, I’m always looking for creative ways to stay mobile. This movement opens the chest, shoulders and hips, … Continued
Not sure how to set up for a Bulgarian split squat? Remember, it’s the same set up whether you elevate your back foot or place it on the floor. Here’s the progression: Start with bodyweight with back foot on the floor to establish balance and range of motion. Then elevate the back foot and do … Continued
Don’t feel like working out? Me neither (some days). Instead, I’ll choose to move a little with… Simple mobility… A walk… Or a movement snack… What’s a movement snack you ask? These are short ‘do anywhere’ mini-workouts for those busy days… I’ve got six of them for you here: https://shawnak.securechkout.com/movement-snacks You’ll usually feel more energized … Continued
Exercise is for fun & function. Exercise is to maintain & build muscle & bone density, a bonus is calorie burning and some initial weight loss for beginners. Paying attention to nutrition (stress, sleep, NEAT) are for weight loss. Don’t assume your exercise ‘isn’t working’ because the scale isn’t moving. Exercise is probably doing what … Continued
Snatching is the hardest skill I’ve EVER tried. I’m 62 but started Olympic weightlifting in my late 50’s. I had complete hip replacements (right hip at age 58 & left hip at age 59) and then returned to the sport. Currently, I train alone with a remote coach. I’m scared ALL THE TIME, but I … Continued
Don’t work so HARD at the wrong things. It’s CONSISTENCY with the RIGHT things that count. Let me help you optimize the simple things (that you’re probably ALREADY doing) to lose your menopause belly. Join me for a free week of coaching with my 5 Day Mini Menopause Challenge. You’ll gain valuable information to apply … Continued
The holiday season makes it difficult to fit in exercise… But it’s FREQUENCY of exercise that’s more important than duration. So 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 … Continued
Resistance training for the WIN! It’s now recognized by the American Heart Association as equally beneficial to cardiovascular exercise for heart health. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.CIR.101.7.828 So even though heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, optimal health can be achieved without prioritizing cardio over resistance training. In addition to protecting your heart, resistance training … Continued
Are you doing this exercise? It’s normally called a ‘man maker’, but I prefer to call it the ‘woman maker’. It builds strength, power and endurance. The good news is that you can modify this move to work up to full intensity. This exercise also builds much needed bone density in the menopause transition by … Continued
Pickle ball anyone? You need to be strong and agile to play. Here are 5 exercises to improve your game: around the world lunges B stance RDL squats box drops push ups You can modify or intensify these movements to suit your fitness level. PS. According to the National Safety Council, you have a 1 … Continued