At last! The sun is shining, and I’ve finally put my fleece pants away! With shorts and tank-top season just around the corner, here are three quick and powerful exercises to help you feel comfortable, confident and strong all summer long: Super Plank: Total-Body Power My go-to for building upper body strength! This simple exercise…
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…
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…
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…