As women over 60, our bodies have undergone some significant changes. Especially after going through menopause. This has thrown many of us a few curveballs, such as an increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, loss of muscle mass, and, my all-time favorite, the ol’ muffin top! So, now more than ever, it’s so important…
Have you ever tripped or just straight out fallen while walking down the street or going up and down stairs? I know I have! My first thought is always, “Oh my God, I hope that no one saw me!” Then it changes to, “I hope I didn’t break anything!” Well, casual trips or falls can…
Side leg exercises are a fantastic way to strengthen your lower body, targeting muscles you may not be working during other workouts. While traditional leg exercises like squats and lunges work on quads, hamstrings, and glutes, these movements target the inner and outer thighs and hip adductor and abductor muscle groups. Side leg exercises can…
Calisthenics is a type of exercise that uses a person’s own body weight for resistance. No equipment is needed! Including calisthenics abs exercises into your workout routine a few times a week can help to improve or maintain your core strength. Why is this important? Because our core muscles support good posture and decrease our…
Are you ready to take your workouts to the next level? Resistance bands may be just what you need. If you haven’t tried them yet, you’re missing out! I’m personally a huge fan of resistance bands! As I’ve gotten older, they’ve become even more of my go-to. This is mainly because they’re gentler on the…
As someone who enjoys working out at home, I am always looking for new exercises that are fun, effective, and challenging – but also safe as I age. Now, that doesn’t mean that I am ready to settle for sit-down “old lady” exercises! Like you, I still want a heart-pumping, body-moving workout that keeps…
Anaerobic exercise is an incredible form of physical activity that I have personally included in my fitness routine for several years. It involves short bursts of intense activity, like sprinting, boxing, jump rope and weightlifting. For people who prefer low impact options, cycling, swimming or calisthenics can also get the job done. Low impact activities…
Taking care of our physical health and fitness becomes increasingly important as we age. One of the best ways to do this is through regular exercise. But I know for some people it’s a struggle to figure out where to begin or what exercises are best. If that’s you, let me introduce you to body…
Love handles! UGH!! I’m not sure where this name came from since no one loves them. Why? Because as we age, they can be one of the most stubborn areas of fat in our body. As someone who has struggled with love handles for most of my older adult life, I know firsthand how frustrating…
Updated 8/2/24 Recently, I was chilling with my grandson when, out of the blue, he started batting and jiggling my old flabby arms. Once I hit 60, I couldn’t help but notice that my arms weren’t as firm as they used to be. I guess I didn’t realize how much until my grandson was nice…