The Holidays Are Coming!!!! Are YOU Ready? Thanksgiving starts a roll of holidays that focus on food. We find ourselves in the season of eggnog, holiday cookies, over-eating, and parties galore! I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to indulge a little during the holidays. In fact, it’s better to do so without guilt,…
Want to age with strength and confidence? In today’s video I’m sharing Bridge Pose — one of the fastest, most effective ways to build muscle in your quads, glutes, and abs. Yes, you CAN build muscle after 50 – and, this simple exercise helps target exactly the muscles we need to stay strong, stable, and…
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…
I am SO excited for today’s UPS delivery as it contains the proof of my new book! Can’t wait to hold it in my hands! After almost 2 years, “Age With Grace And Strength” will finally be available to purchase on Amazon Dec 3rd! Mark your calendars! In the meantime, let’s talk about the hip…
In recent weeks, I’ve written about the best exercises and food for 50+, and today I want to discuss fascia. I have been talking with my students about fascia for the last several years, and specifically, how we can keep it strong and flexible with certain exercises in my Pilates and Yoga classes. What is…
Building muscle is one of the most important things that those of us over 50 need to incorporate into our weekly exercise routines. Since muscle loss begins around 30, we’ve already been losing muscle, and we don’t want to become frail. In fact, most of the 50, 60, 70 yr. olds that I know are…
I used to think that isometric exercises were something that you needed machines or straps to do. However, isometric contractions occur when your muscle(s) is held in a static position. Examples of isometric exercises include wall squats, planks, or any position that you can maintain and hold for an extended time. No machine necessary! Since…
Any exercise that you can do, which combines physical exercise in nature and sunlight, is something we should be thinking about doing during these waning, warm summer days. Studies show that sunlight lowers blood pressure and gives us our daily dose of vitamin D. Walking, hiking, and biking are all excellent exercises that can be done…