Health and Fitness

Whoops, I did it again. I got totally out of shape. Not partly, not a little, my whole body. My hamstrings, my calves, my shoulders and my biceps, my core muscles, my ankles and feet, and well my entire balance is off-balance. It’s hard for me to bend…

As a body confidence coach and fitness presenter, one thing that I know for sure is that we have to find ways to do and enjoy the things that we love doing. For me, this is movement. I trained as a dancer and fitness presenter in my early life…

As we age, maintaining our holistic approach to health becomes increasingly vital. For women over 60, integrating movement, meditation, and motivation into our daily routines can lead to many physical, mental, and emotional benefits…

Having already written about the benefits of strength training as we age, I thought I would continue on that subject and tell you a little bit about my own success in powerlifting. Apart from when I was in my late teens, a period when I was severely overweight…

Here’s the thing about fitness information: It changes constantly. New research, trends and fads steer us in directions we believe will be The Answer to whatever fitness problem ails us. One day we’re squeezing the life out…

Do you worry that you’re not doing enough exercise – or the right kinds? Are you concerned about getting hurt if you exercise incorrectly? Wondering what really works to build your bones?

As we move into the warmer summer months, staying hydrated does more than quench our thirst. Water plays a key role in our body’s daily functions. Water is the fuel our body needs for our internal temperature control, lubricating our joints, maintaining fluid…

You know you should do your pelvic floor exercises. You have known for years – decades, even. You intend to do them, but somehow don’t get around to them. Or you do a few now and then. That’s not good enough ­­– you know that, too…

You wake up, look in the mirror, and think, “I want to be in better shape.” But what does that mean to you? Is it about golfing better, kayaking, taking a long hike, or keeping up with the grandkids? Maybe it’s dancing, gardening, walking, or even helping your dog get…

I have to admit that I rarely make desserts. We get our sugar fix with fruit, but every once in a while I decide it is time to enjoy a real dessert. Most of the desserts I do create include fruit, as it is a healthy and delicious way to get our servings of fruit…