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Low Impact, High Reward Exercises for Over 50

Feel steady on your feet again—so you can dance at your granddaughter’s wedding without worry! Pilates is a low impact form of exercise. That means exercises that are easy on joints minimizing stress on the body, while providing reliable and quick muscle building for more strength and stamina. Protect your joints while building strength. One…

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What’s your biggest challenge—core strength, flexibility, balance?

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…

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Support Bone Health With Pilates Exercises!

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…

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Is Fear Stopping You From Enjoying Group Fitness Classes?

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…

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How to Build and Maintain Muscle Mass After 50

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…

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What Are Ultra-Processed Foods Anyway?!

Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods: What You Need to Know Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about highly processed foods, so I wanted to provide some clarity today. The NOVA food classification system defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as: “Industrial formulations made entirely or mostly from substances extracted from foods (oils, fats, sugar, starch, and proteins),…

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