I use all sorts of equipment for building strength; dumbbells, loop bands, long bands and these with handles. They are easier on my wrists, great for travel and I can change the resistance. Try my new 30 Minute Strength for Walking with these bands.
Recovery Days are just as important as exercise days and I love this mini percussive massage gun by my 2 favorite physical therapists on the internet – Bob and Brad. I’d love to have the time and money to get a massage every week but with this I don’t need it. It really helps me…
One of the simplest things you can do to improve your health AND even lose some weight is to drink more water. Drinking water is like washing out your insides. Water cleanses your whole system, it fills you up and improves the function of all your tissues. The rule of thumb is to get 8,…
To get your body to build bone mass you have to give them a load. How to do this? Strength Training – but what if you can’t lift heavy weights due to shoulder, elbow or wrist issues? You can add impact to your workouts by doing heal drop or jumping but what if that hurts…
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…
Strength Training is priority #1 when we’re over 50 but you don’t always need to use those weights. Try some mini bands instead I love these! They don’t hike up and are easier on the skin. And they are easy to pack to use on vacation. In July of 2023 I will have a lower…
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…
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…
