Strength Training is priority #1 when we’re over 50 and YES, you need to be picking up those weights. This weight set is perfect for beginners with 2 lbs, 3 lbs and 5 lbs sets. I love that it comes with it’s own weight stand so you can keep your exercise space nice and tidy….
When you’ve build a strong foundation it’s time to add some more weight. This weight set is the perfect intermediate one with 3 lbs, 5 lbs and 8 lbs. I love that it comes with it’s own weight stand so you can keep your exercise space nice and tidy. Here is a video I did…
Yoga mats are nice so you don’t slip but for Pilates and Strength workouts you really want some padding and I love this mat I found on Amazon. I have almost all of the colors now! This is an Amazon Basics product and it’s 1/2″ thick and comes in some fun colors (oh and the…
Foam rolling your connective tissue is an amazing way to address chronic pain and something I am now doing for myself, for clients and group classes. The bad news is that Foam rollers are not all the same. Some were too hard and hurt way too much, even caused bruising for one client. One was…
The scale…Ugg! We hate them but they give us data. I wanted to know more than just my weight. I wanted to know my %fat and %muscle because that’s what I really care about. So I spent the money and got this really good body composition scale from InBody. We start to lose muscle mass…
There are days when you can’t get out and walk or your knees are achy or your feet or…you pick. That’s why I love having an exercise bike. I got this one for Christmas a few years back and I love it because it’s small, easy to move around and comfortable. If you’d like to…
This long exercise band is great to add an extra level of difficulty to Pilates and strength workouts. I love that it’s long so you can use it when standing or lying down and adjust as you need to. Perfect to take with you on vacation and here is a routine you can use as…
Walking is so fun when you’re listening to a podcast or following along with one of my Basics Walking Workouts. You can check out my whole walking program HERE I really like this earbud because it’s small, I only need one because I want to hear what’s going on around me too and it’s not…
What gets measured gets improved and a FitBit (or any step counter) is great way to make sure you are moving more throughout your day. I am for 10K steps a day and most days I get it. Knowing that my FitBit is watching keeps me accountable. I’ve had about 4 different FitBits over the…
Yes, I do help clients stretch when we are together but this Stretch Out Strap is great when you want to stretch yourself. This strap has handles and is really sturdy. It’s perfect to do PNF or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation which is a way to increase your range of motion. Or just get some help…
An exercise ball can be a fun tool to have in your home gym. I use one in my workouts to add a balance component or just some fun. It’s important to fine the right size for your height so make sure you watch this video on how to choose your exercise ball size. Watch…
You must prioritize strength training above everything else but you don’t always have to get out those dumbbells. Exercise bands are a great way to add some variety to your strength training workouts. This pack has several different resistances and the loop allows you to put it around your legs or arms to help those…
