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…

Updated 7/22/24 We all know that as we get older, keeping and/or building our strength and improving our mobility is super important.   Falls and injuries become a real issue for a lot of us.   We no longer bounce like we used to!   A good fall or injury can keep us down for…

Updated: 7/5/24 Okay show of hands – how many people have noticed a decline in endurance as they have gotten older?   ME – I have – and I’m pretty sure that I’m in with the majority of women 60+ on this one. However, my brain is sometimes unaware of this. My brain will say “oh…

If you’re over 60 years old – I’m sure you remember doing calisthenics in PE class! As much as I hated them, I have found them to be extremely helpful with keeping me active and healthy into my 60’s. So, if you’re trying to find exercises that are safe and effective, you may want to…

Do you have aging knees but want to find a way to safely continue weight bearing exercises like squatting? As someone who has struggled with knee pain as I’ve aged, I know how difficult it can be to maintain a fitness routine. Squats, in particular, can be a challenge for those of us with bad knees….

Are you over 60 and looking to get into shape but feel a little intimidated by the thought of starting? Or maybe you’ve already started a fitness plan, and now you’re ready to up your game and increase your endurance. Well, either way – High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts may be exactly what you are…

Are you looking for a way to tone your back and get rid of those stubborn back fat pockets?  I understand!  I absolutely hate back fat aka bra fat.  It’s my nemesis.  It just seems that no matter what you wear, that beautiful roll above or below your bra just has to make a grand…

Updated 6/11/24 As we age—yeah, I’m talking to you, 60, 70, and 80-somethings—it becomes much more important to work on our physical health and fitness. After all, we want to enjoy our “golden years,” don’t we? Unfortunately, many of us tend to do less as we age – either due to lifestyle changes after retirement,…

 Updated 12/18/24 Have you noticed yourself slouching more as you’ve gotten older?  I know that I have! Are you wondering why this is happening? Or maybe you’re thinking it’s just something that happens as we age – and there is nothing that you can do about it?   According to a study by the National Institutes…