This week I received a lovely text from one of my students after our Yoga class: “I’m getting my breakfast ready, chatting with Jeff, with porch door open, listening to the birds, and I feel like a MILLION DOLLARS! Just want to let you know how much I appreciate these fantastic yoga classes <3” How…
At a recent Age With Grace and Strength workshop (same title as my newest bestselling book!), someone asked a really great question: “Can I even do Yoga or Pilates if my knees or hips hurt?” Great news—you absolutely can! In fact, these practices can actually help reduce your pain while improving your muscle strength, flexibility,…
Feel steady on your feet again—so you can dance at your granddaughter’s wedding without worry! Pilates is a low impact form of exercise. That means exercises that are easy on joints minimizing stress on the body, while providing reliable and quick muscle building for more strength and stamina. Protect your joints while building strength. One…
Feeling stiff? Along with strengthening muscles that we need as we age, Pilates can improve flexibility and joint mobility, making daily movements easier and reducing the risk of injuries. Fair warning, today’s post is a rant. I dislike false advertisement intensely. Last week I saw an advertisement on Facebook claiming that Pilates is not suitable…
You’ve heard me mention Pilates many times, maybe have heard others talk about it as well, but do you know what Pilates actually is? Or what the benefits of Pilates classes are for those over 50? Pilates is a “whole body” form of exercise invented by Joseph Pilates. His system involves specific exercises designed to…
Don’t let fear Hold You Back From Enjoying Group Fitness Classes! Some people that I’ve talked with who I know would enjoy my Pilates or Yoga classes hesitate to join a group classes. They are self-conscious about working out in front of others, or worry they won’t be able to keep up. Don’t let that…
Hope you’re all staying safe and warm through this crazy winter weather! Here in Western MA, we’re experiencing our second snow/ice storm within a week, and I am definitely counting the days until Spring! Today’s video is part of my series of 5-minute workouts designed to target specific muscles and help you age strong! This…
Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods: What You Need to Know Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about highly processed foods, so I wanted to provide some clarity today. The NOVA food classification system defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as: “Industrial formulations made entirely or mostly from substances extracted from foods (oils, fats, sugar, starch, and proteins),…