One of the most popular forms of exercise is walking. It’s easy, convenient, and no equipment is required. Walking helps to improve cardiovascular health through improving the circulation in your body, improves your breathing, and can help to lower blood pressure and improve heart and brain health…

As a Personal Trainer, and after working for years in Physical Therapy, I know from many women that they can’t exercise or are limited to only walking because they have “bad knees.” As we age, it is common to experience osteoarthritis in the joints, especially the knees, as our cartilage wears away…

The holidays can be a joyful time filled with tradition, family, and magic but they can also be stressful, filled with too much family (wink wink), extra activities adding more stress to your schedule, and lots and lots of sweet treats and richer foods that can quickly…

Did you know that as many as 80% of people over 55 do not have enough muscle mass and have too much body fat, which can lead to heart disease, falls, osteoporosis, strokes, arthritis, high blood pressure and more? The good news is…

One of the most common questions I receive as a Personal Trainer for women over 55 is, “How do I get rid of stubborn belly fat?” This question is typically followed by a request for a focus on core exercises. But there is so much more…

“How do I get rid of stubborn belly fat?” This question is one of the most common ones I get asked as a personal trainer for women over 55. The question is typically followed by a request for a focus on core exercises. But there is SO much more to getting rid of belly fat…

Creating a morning routine that works for you is so helpful to living a healthy lifestyle and making the most out of each day. Each of us is made differently so we should customize our morning routines to suit us. Mornings for me are the worst…

As summertime is winding down and coming to a close, and after a few months of relaxed routines (and maybe too many ice creams at the beach or cocktails on the deck), many people lean into developing a routine and getting…

For years, while working in Physical Therapy, I helped many people rehab through shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and repairs, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, and even shoulder replacements. From this experience plus…

As we age, keeping our hips strong and healthy is important for so many activities in our daily life – from sitting, standing, walking, bending, and getting up and down from the floor as well as for activities we enjoy like cycling, kayaking, golf, gardening, and more…