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,…

 A few months ago, I happened to be walking past a full-length mirror in my house when I glanced over and saw this hunched-over old lady looking back at me! Her shoulders were rounded forward, and her head had a pretty good forward lean. Oh my gosh is that me?!?  It sure was!  When did…

Are you looking for ways to target and strengthen your posterior (back) side? I’m talking about the muscles around the spine, as well as the traps, glutes, hamstrings, and calves – everything from the neck to your heels.  Also known as the posterior chain.  Well, say hello to kettlebell swings! These killer exercises are like…