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…
As I got older, I started to feel less excited and adventurous. Maybe it was because my kids moved out or because I was thinking about retirement. I felt like I was in a rut. I used to love going for long walks and trying new things, but now I feel tired and uninspired. But…
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…
Ah, aging. It’s a topic that’s on everyone’s mind at some point. I know for me it became a huge concern after I turned 50. I would look in the mirror and do the “faces”. You know the ones – smiling, frowning, pulling your face back and then up. The whole time I was wondering…
Are you having trouble finding the motivation to exercise since you’ve gotten older? You’re not alone! I faced the same struggle, yep it sucked. But I found a way to get out of my slump and get back into the swing of things. I’m here to share with you all of my secrets on how…
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…