Jun 11, 2018 | Exercise, Injuries, Tips and Tricks
Did you know that women are more prone to injuries than men? It’s not because we’re more accident prone. There are a few reasons why this happens, and if we know those reasons, we can address them and hopefully prevent the injuries from happening. Flexibility...
Feb 13, 2018 | Behavioral Change, movement, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, Wellness
My prior 5 blog posts have been about taking a “small changes” approach to weight loss, so we can stop dieting for good. The changes are small, but it’s a pretty big mindset shift to handling food. We’re ready to move on to exercise now, and another mindset shift. I’d...
Jun 20, 2017 | Behavioral Change, Exercise, goals, movement, Tips and Tricks
If you’ve ever thought about taking up running, but the prospect seems overwhelming, I’ve got some tips for you! First things first – invest in a new pair of running shoes! This really will help your whole body feel it’s best as you begin to challenge it...
Jun 5, 2017 | Behavioral Change, Exercise, movement, Tips and Tricks, Wellness
All the latest research is showing us that getting a workout in 3-5 days per week is a great start, but isn’t nearly good enough if you spend the rest of your day sitting. I’ve heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” and I think it’s fairly apt. Of course, most...
Apr 21, 2017 | Aging, Behavioral Change, Exercise, Strength Training, Wellness
One of my inspirations for getting “into” fitness was watching my aunt decline way before her time. She was never a particularly active woman, and in her 60’s though that 50 pedals on a stationary bike was an adequate workout. Osteoporosis runs very severely on that...