Amy VanLiew
The Link Between Sleeping Positions and Posture
If you’re doing my 28 Days To Better Posture Program you are doing some amazing work to rejuvenate, stretch and strengthen your posture muscles. But this alone may not fix your poor posture unless you’re digging into daily habits such as how you hold your phone when scrolling, how you sit while working, how you…
The Foundation of Good Posture: Why Shoes Are Essential
Poor posture is a pet peeve of mine (that’s a lot of Ps) and I’m on a mission to help by creating a workout program to improve your posture in 28 days. But you could follow this program perfectly; rejuvenating, stretching and strengthening your posture muscles and not see any progress unless you fix a…
Fast Food Fix: Mastering the Art of Healthy Eating on the Go
As a personal trainer, I have spent countless hours guiding women over 50 towards their wellness goals, preaching the power of wholesome nutrition and regular exercise. Today, I’m thrilled to take this journey to a whole new level by introducing you to a topic that may seem unusual at first but holds immense potential for…
The BEST scales for Women Over 50
What get’s measured gets improved and if you’re a women over 50 you’ve got to measure your muscle mass. We start to lose it in our 40s and it’s a steady decline unless you do something about it; get enough protein (this link takes you to a video on how much protein you need), lift…
Maximizing Fun and Fitness: How to Fit Exercise into Your Vacation
Vacations are a time to unwind, explore new places, and indulge in delightful experiences. However, it’s no secret that maintaining an active lifestyle while traveling can be a challenge. With the change in routine and tempting indulgences, it’s easy to let exercise take a backseat during your vacation. But fear not! With a little planning…
Healthy Travel Tips: Maintaining Wellness on Vacation for Women Over 50
It’s the summer of 2023 and the world is OPEN!! Do you have any fun vacation plans? I’m still recovering a bit and our next big trip will be to my nieces wedding in New Jersey at the end of August. We’re really looking forward to a little family reunion and sharing in Carissa’s special…
Why Stress Is Killing Your Weight Loss and Belly Fat Goals
Weight gain, especially around the abdomen, is one of the top complaints women have when they transition into menopause. Even women that don’t gain weight, see changes in where the fat is deposited. Understanding why this weight gain occurs can help women come to terms with the biological process of menopause rather than thinking of…
Why gut health is important for belly fat
If you’ve been hearing talk about gut health lately, it’s for good reason — experts know it plays an important role in overall health. They even refer to the gut as the “second brain,” as it is responsible for getting the whole body into working order. Research shows the bacteria and other microbes living in…
The Vital Role of Sleep in Your Weight Loss Journey
In the pursuit of achieving a healthy weight, many people focus on diet and exercise while often overlooking a crucial factor: sleep. Quality sleep plays a significant role in our overall well-being, including weight management. Research has consistently shown that insufficient or poor sleep can hinder weight loss efforts and even lead to weight gain.…
Creating an Exercise Habit: Your Path to a Healthier Lifestyle
It’s the summer of 2023, I haven’t hosted a Free workout challenge since last September because of so many things going on in my life, the most important, recovering from breast cancer (diagnosis in Dec 2023 and single mastectomy on Feb 9, 2023. I am doing GREAT, the cancer is gone, I feel good and…