Fitness Over 60

Have you ever stopped to consider how balance affects your daily activities? Until we notice changes in our balance, we think it’s only needed for gymnastics or ice skating. However, what many of us don’t realize is how crucial balance is for everyday activities…

Have you been thinking about working with a personal trainer but aren’t sure where to start? Many women over 60 feel curious about strength training but are unsure how to begin. Maybe you’ve heard it’s important for healthy aging or that it can help with balance, bone health, and energy…

We all know that food snacking is fun, but it does, of course, come with a downside of weight gain. Exercise snacking can also be fun, and it, of course, comes with numerous health benefits. If you read this and think, I can’t exercise because…

Do you spend hours at your computer every day? If so, you’re probably familiar with the pain and tension that can build up in your neck and shoulders. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to relieve neck and shoulder pain…

How do we find enjoyment in our daily workouts? What movement sessions are best? Is higher intensity movement better than more gentle modalities? These questions are often asked in classes. In truth, higher intensity movement…

Have you recently found yourself thinking more about your balance? Have you noticed changes in your balance? Are you feeling unsteady or wobbly in certain places or situations?
It’s easy to overlook subtle changes, especially when life keeps us busy…

People often tell me I look 10 years younger than my actual age. And I’ll be honest, I love hearing it. I get the gawks, the double takes, and plenty of confused faces from 30-something men when I tell them my age while they’re trying to chat me up. But here’s the truth…

We all know we should be exercising. The benefits of exercise are immense, and it is always helpful and motivating to hear them. An August 2022 study at the University of California San Diego found physical activity may have a stronger role than genetics in longevity. In 2012, researchers started measuring the physical activity of […]

I met an amazing older couple in the lounge at the airport in Hawaii once. The two were enjoying a beer in between flights and clearly having a fantastic time. They were lively, hilarious, and full of fun stories…

“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…