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…
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,…
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…
60, 70, 80 are so much more than milestone birthdays, yet I’ve heard many women say things like, “I don’t want to be 80! Don’t have a party or make a big deal about my getting old!” My feelings are that, YES, we should be celebrated! Not because we’ve managed to live that long, but…
Spring is coming! Yesterday was the first day of spring on my calendar. It’s hard to imagine that, since the Nor’easter that passed through the other day brought us an additional 33 inches of snow here in Otis… I AM loving the fact that my lovely sunsets are happening a bit later each day. Sunsets…
So many people who have back or neck pain are not getting the help they need. I am writing again about chronic pain and our spines because it’s something we all need to keep in mind. For so long we’ve been thinking that a pain in the neck is caused by something in the neck.…
Fall begins in two days. Summer went much too fast, but then, it usually does! Fall in the Berkshires is a good time to get out walking or hiking again, though! Do you like to hike in the woods? Just getting outside for a walk can relieve your stress and make you feel more energized.…
Isn’t it funny, how sometimes, we don’t see ourselves clearly – especially when we’re looking at our body? I know this to be true, but I’ve been so busy lately that I guess I have not been paying enough attention to me. Last week when I went for a Physical Therapy evaluation, I got a…