Many older adults feel that their best days are behind them.   I get it, as you age, you start to feel that your body is just working against you.     But I’ve learned something very different recently: your body can surprise you, and your strength can come back in ways you never expected….

As we age, staying active is super important, but that doesn’t mean we have to jump into intense workouts.  When I was younger, I loved doing high-impact exercises like running, plyometrics, and heavy weightlifting to stay in shape and ward off my crazy!  But, as I’ve gotten older, my body just doesn’t like them so…

Are you looking to start a fitness program or take your current routine up a notch?  Weight training might just be the thing that you are looking for.   Don’t worry if the idea of pumping iron sounds intimidating.  I can tell you that weight training for women, even us 60-somethings, is not only possible…

As women over 60, we have lived through a lifetime of changes.   Some of these changes have been amazing, and some have been the most challenging things that we have ever had to go through. But somehow, we have come through each of them a stronger version of ourselves.   As I move through…

As we step over the threshold of 60, our bodies continually remind us of the many miles we’ve traveled.  I’m sure that every woman over 60 can relate to what I’m saying! From the new aches and pains, poor eyesight, and memory to the stubborn belly fat, decreased muscle mass, and saggy skin, it can…

Anyone who works out, regardless of your activity of choice – weight-lifting, cardio, yoga, or Pilates – knows that feeling you get after a kick-butt workout. The sweat can just be dripping off you, but you look in the mirror, and there it is – that glow and a big smile on your face! You…

Traveling, whether for work or fun, can really screw with your fitness routine.   As someone who travels for work and pleasure, I can tell you that maintaining my healthy lifestyle was a big struggle until I cracked the code. I’m not going to lie, it’s much easier to stick to my fitness routine when traveling…

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…

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…

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,…