Squats are one the most important exercises for hip pain relief for women 50+. Yet so many women avoid them because they already have hip, knee, or back pain and are afraid squats will make it worse. I understand that fear. When something already hurts, the last thing you want to do is try an…
If you have been wondering how food affects brain health, you are not alone. Lately, many of the questions I have been getting are about how food can help prevent dementia diseases, like Alzheimer’s. A brain-healthy breakfast for women over 50 can be delicious, simple to put together, and built from foods you already enjoy.…
Stronger in 10: A Smart Start for Strength, Balance, and Confidence After 50 Click below to watch my 10-minute video; Goodbye Muscle loss! You do not need a gym or an hour a day. You need a plan that respects your post-menopausal body and gives you wins you can feel this week. Strong in 10…
We all know that in addition to the right exercise, the right food is essential if you want to Age With Grace and Strength. I try to eat an anti-inflammatory diet most days. That includes my favorite tasty winter veggies! As humans, we need those off days to feed our souls with comfort food, and…
Heat or Ice for Back and Joint Pain: What to Use and When At every workshop I give on back or joint pain, the same question comes up: should I use heat or ice? The answer has changed as we have learned more about how the body handles inflammation. Here is the current advice for…
I have Zucchini!! I’m so happy this year—my zucchini plants are finally producing fruits bigger than a peanut! In honor of my very first harvest of the season, I’m sharing some powerful (and maybe surprising) health benefits of zucchini: Lowers inflammation thanks to antioxidants—yes, it’s part of that anti-inflammatory diet I’m always talking about! Supports…
Strong in 10: Super Squats, Super Plank & More! Think you need a gym or an hour-long class to build real strength? Not true. In today’s 10-minute video, I focus on functional strength and stability—using just hand weights, your own body, and a little floor space. This routine is short but powerful. It includes exercises…
Well, we’re already fast-walking into the second half of the year – YIKES! Several of my clients have been telling me that their fitness goals have been hard to keep up with lately. Honestly, I get it—life gets busy! These last few months have been hectic for me, too, and my own walking routine has…