Sore muscles? Need a break from your workouts? Self massage with a foam roller is a lifesaver. Full disclosure: I’m a ‘recovering over-trainer’ so this is my ‘go to’ when I want to workout but need to rest. My muscles thank me (even tho they sort of hate me when I’m rolling over the ouch-y … Continued
No equipment to exercise? No problem. Body weight exercises are surprisingly effective at building lean muscle & helping you get rid of your menopause belly. I’d love to give you a sample body weight workout to help you get started. I created a page for you to input your email & access two videos & … Continued
Don’t buy a treadmill (or other piece of expensive cardio equipment). These seem to be common purchases for women over 40. You’ll be pleased to hear that you don’t need a fully equipped home gym, cardio equipment and a ton of space to get a good workout done at home… You can have as little … Continued
The less you move, the less functional you’ll become over time. That’s why it’s important to find ways to strengthen muscles around sore or achy joints. Not everyone can squat, so try the wall sit. It’ll help strengthen your quads so going to the bathroom won’t become a partner activity. Do a few sets a … Continued
Feeling stressed?… Sometimes a hard workout is actually COUNTERPRODUCTIVE if you’re looking to lose your menopause belly. The body can perceive hard exercise as stress so this may contribute to elevated cortisol levels. Cortisol is the belly fat storing ‘fight or flight’ hormone that the body releases during stressful times. You may benefit more from … Continued
Here’s part 2 of ‘how to do a handstand’ and some tips to do a free standing handstand.
You may be surprised to know that ‘ab exercises’ won’t get you the flat belly you desire. The good news is the exercises that DO give you a flat belly are done easily at home with no equipment. Here’s a fun follow along video sample: http://exercisegiveaway.shawnak.com/
Muscle is the fountain of youth. As we age, we need to hold onto as much of it and even add more of it to our frame. If you’re looking for a program geared specifically for women 40+ to help with muscle gain AND to lose your menopause belly, here you go: http://www.MyBikiniBelly.com
Little or no equipment? No problem! You can make strength gains by slowing the tempo on the lengthening or eccentric phase of ANY movement. Have you ever tried this? How about an at home follow along video program geared for managing the symptoms of menopause? Check out My Bikini Belly – the best & ONLY … Continued
To lose weight you MUST be in a caloric deficit. There is no debating this fact. When trying to lose weight so many of us focus on eating less and workout more. This can cause metabolic adaptation. Exercise will only burn 5-10% of your daily calories and the body just becomes more effective … Continued