To Squat or not to squat that is the question… Squats are one of the most important for functional fitness, engaging multiple muscle groups and offering benefits like improved strength, posture, and improving joint health. Yet, so many people over 50 believe they can’t do squats — or that they’ll hurt their creaky knees or lower…
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…
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…
Osteoporosis is no joke. We all know that. But what can be done about it? What are our options? There are some new developments in this field that are looking promising. These advances may be a long time coming to the market, however, so the standard exercise advice for Osteoporosis prevention is still the way…
Do you play pickleball? It’s been getting a lot of press lately and courts are popping up everywhere! It’s the fastest growing sport in the US. Even here in East Otis we now have an indoor pickleball court and are developing a league. I went to the discovery session last week to see what it’s…
This week, let’s talk about human vs machine, specifically, our human interaction with machines to achieve our strength goals. When we’re looking to increase our physical strength, there are gyms that have everything from Pilates Reformers and weight machines, to indoor bikes and treadmills. And there are personal coaches/trainers who are there to teach us…
All the trees are fully covered in pretty leaves now, and my tulips are (at last) blooming! Perhaps this time it’s truly the start of spring weather? Fingers crossed… Today, I’d like to talk a bit about the “age related” muscle loss that we experience during and after menopause. And, more importantly, what we can…
My niece recently mentioned that she is taking Boron for her Osteopenia and that when she did a bit of research, had discovered that there has been evidence at least since the 1960s of the benefits of Boron for bone health. Of course, this made me curious and I did my own research which is…