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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sore knees? You can still get a leg friendly, butt lifting workout without aggravating your knees. Remember, You can’t spot reduce! But you can activate & strengthen your glutes & who doesn’t want a perky muscular bum? Do 30 seconds of each exercise: KB swings Single leg RDL weak side Single leg RDL strong strong … Continued
Hate exercise? Don’t do it alone. You’re more likely to stick to it when you workout with a friend or a coach. Oka, R. K., King, A. C., & Young, D. R. (1995). Sources of social support as predictors of exercise adherence in women and men ages 50 to 65 years. Women’s health (Hillsdale, NJ), 1(2), 161-175. … Continued