Healthy Tips
Finding Your Perfect Workout Over 50
In my 20’s, 30’s even 40’s I used exercise as a way to control my weight and for me that was long distance running with just a smidgen of core and strength training thrown in. Now in my 50’s, exercise isn’t about weight control (because you can’t exercise away a bad diet) it’s my THERAPY.…
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
The Problem – CHRONIC PAIN When I retired from my 26 year career at HP I had dreams of helping everyone get “healthy”. Easy enough…I started teaching group fitness, doing personal training and advising clients on the healthiest ways to eat. Most of my clients are over 50 and even with their good intentions there…
The Number One Thing We MUST Improve as we AGE
OUR BALANCE Let’s FACE it, our world is filled with things conspiring to trip us; uneven walkways, slippery floors, rocks we don’t see and that ever dreaded banana peel. OK has anyone you know ever tripped on a banana peel? Tripping is gonna happen. What we have to fight against is FALLING. Falling, especially as…
Simple Steps to GET MOTIVATED to Exercise
Happy September! I hope everyone had a great summer! I sure did. My husband and I just got back from the trip of a lifetime – a cruise to Alaska! We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The beauty of Alaska was indescribable, the downtime invaluable and the memories will be unforgettable. While I was…
Motion Is Lotion
“Motion is Lotion” is a direct quote from an orthopedic surgeon. It’s as simple as that, he said, movement will increase the lubricating fluid (synovial fluid) that transports nutrients to the joint cartilage which is essential to keep them healthy. Ok, sounds simple so why don’t most of us do it? I’m a personal trainer,…
5 Ways to Drink More Water!
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,…
You Can’t Exercise Away a Bad Diet!
The holidays are over and if you are like the average American you packed on 7-10 pounds. This is GREAT for my business! Come January, I get lots of people willing to pay the extra money so I can help then exercise those pesky pounds off. We’re all friends so I am going to be…
David Hoover’s Success Story!
I am bursting with pride over my client and Hidden Meadows neighbor, David Hoover. David has an amazing transformation story that I just have to share with you. David had been in a horrific car accident when he was in his 20’s resulting in three spinal fusions. He came to me to work on his…
Simple Exercises to Strengthen your Core (and avoid Back Pain)
When you have a strong core it protects your back from having to do more work than it should especially doing things like lifting or twisting. My husband was sweeping the other day and pulled something in his back. As he got tired his low back started to kick in to help and he over…
Don’t Hurt Your Back Raking Leaves this Fall
Last Fall I pulled by back right before we were about to host our monthly social group party. I was in a rush to get things done, lifting heavy objects, not using good form and then went to sweep my steps and “OWWWW”. I threw the broom down and waddled to my foam roller but…