Fitness Over 60

“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…

We develop body awareness in all stages of life, but unfortunately, we lose some of it as we age. In our later years, being able to understand and develop this awareness of where our body is in space can help with falls prevention, hand-eye coordination…

I often get asked about posture and osteoporosis exercises when we’re past menopause. Of course, things are highly individual when it comes to lifting weights or correcting your posture. Here are my answers to many burning questions…

Think you are too old to move and work out? There are some definite biological differences between your 20s, 50s and 70s, and of course your life is different. You may have more responsibilities and less time for yourself…

Have you noticed that your walking speed has changed as you’ve gotten older? Maybe it was so gradual that you didn’t really notice it until it dawned on you that your younger friends and family members have started slowing their pace to match yours. Or maybe you’ve started outpacing…

Once upon a time keeping up with a fitness routine while traveling was a daunting task. Now, there are plenty of resources available to support you, and I have a few tips and tricks to keep you feeling great on your trip. Maybe you are traveling to a new…

Ever traveled to a destination spa resort? It’s a wonderful way to pamper yourself in a serene environment. You laze through days cocooned in a plush robe, gliding between treatment rooms for indulgent facials and massages. Between services, you soak in pools…

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…

If someone had told me in my 30s or 40s that I’d one day become a certified Les Mills BODYPUMP instructor, confidently lifting weights in front of a class, I might have laughed. Not because I didn’t think I could do it but because I didn’t see women like me doing that…

When asked about how she stayed fit in her older years, the late Betty White told People Magazine in 2012, “I have a two-story house and a very bad memory.” Of course, I laughed when I read that. But I also thought that it implied some great advice. At the time, I worked in my home…