Carrying 40 pounds or more of extra body fat can strain your heart, increase blood pressure, and contribute to high cholesterol levels. But by starting a weight loss journey and dropping those 40 extra pounds, you can ease this strain and improve your heart health. Beyond heart health, losing that excess body weight can also…
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…
I have found that with aging comes more freedom. Many of us are finished raising children, retiring from our lifelong careers, and finding time for those hobbies we have always wanted to try. Most days, it can be so exciting to wake up and take on a new day. However, other days may be more…
Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for weight management and for improving overall health. The principle is easy: you rotate eating periods with fasting. If you’re just getting started, I’m sure you know that you cannot eat anything but what about drinking? Are you allowed to drink during your fasting windows. I know…
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…
If you or someone you know is recovering from knee replacement surgery, you know how challenging it can be. I remember just wanting to get rid of my knee pain and swelling and return to my normal activities! So, I went to work to find the best ways to heal faster. Seriously, who has time…
Sleep is so important after any surgery to allow your body to heal. However, getting comfortable and sleeping after a knee replacement surgery can be a huge challenge. For me, the first few nights after having my left knee replaced were some of the most restless I’ve ever experienced. Between the pain, stiffness, and new…
Have you ever had those days where you just can’t seem to shake off bad thoughts about your body? You could have caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and didn’t like what you saw, or you tried on an outfit that didn’t fit the way you wanted it to. Whatever the trigger is,…
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…