A longtime client of mine came in the other day with excruciating back pain. He was miserable. The first thing I asked was if he was still doing the relaxation exercise that I gave him many years ago. He wasn’t. The second thing I asked was, “Are you still doing the exercises that helped you…
DetailsI hope you’re all staying safe and warm through this crazy New England weather! Here in Western MA, we’re experiencing lots of rain. We needed the rain all summer and it didn’t show up, but now it’s blowing in like crazy! Mother Nature is definitely not consistent. 😊 When it comes to exercise however, consistency…
DetailsWhen it comes to fitness for women over 60, the person teaching you matters just as much as the exercises you’re doing. A recent Kripalu newsletter headline caught my attention: Great teaching grows from a willingness to keep learning. As you deepen your understanding of yoga, you expand your ability to respond thoughtfully to the…
DetailsIn recent weeks, I have found myself worrying a lot. And I know I’m not alone. Stress relief for women over 50 can become overwhelming when it feels as though too many worries are piling up at once. The future of our country, climate changes that are causing fires all over the world, the power grid…
DetailsPersonalized Fitness For Women Over 60 70, 80, and 90 are milestone birthdays and something to be proud of, yet I’ve heard many women say things like, “I don’t want to have a party to celebrate getting old!” My feeling is that we absolutely should celebrate! Not just because we’ve managed to live that long,…
DetailsStrength Training for Women Over 50 Summer has finally arrived, although here in the Berkshires, it sometimes seems to have trouble making up its mind! One day I’m ready for shorts and a tank top, and the next I’m pulling my fleece pants back out of the drawer. 😊 Still, warmer weather means more time…
DetailsHow To Reduce Your Dementia Risk! Are you worried about developing Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? I know I am. After watching my mom fade away from Alzheimer’s disease, I do everything that I can to support my brain health and reduce my dementia risk. That is why a new study about daylight…
Details10-Minute Fitness Breaks is an easy way for Women Over 50 to Stay Active During Busy Summer Months Wow, we’re already fast-walking into the second half of 2026. YIKES! If your regular workouts have slipped lately, you are not alone. Several women have been telling me that summer schedules make keeping fit more difficult. Between…
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