Trying to lose weight or have you recently lost weight? Great job! Next question. How do you plan to keep that weight off? Below are weight loss tips to help keep you on track. So many of us bust our butts, literally, to lose weight but as soon as we hit that designated number on… Read More Weight Loss Tips To Keep The Weight Off
Yoga. Probably one of the BEST things we can do for ourselves as we gracefully age. But what happens if your knees hurt so much you can’t kneel on your mat? This is something I see first hand every time I teach my yoga classes as many of my clients are over 50. 50 isn’t… Read More Best Yoga Mats for Bad Knees
We all know that you cannot spot reduce one part of your body BUT there definitely are things you can do. Remember that abs are made in the kitchen so it’s even more important that you eat clean. Do you struggle with eating clean? Not sure what to eat or how much to eat? If… Read More Best Ab Workouts For Women
Is it possible to tighten your core? As women, we are super concerned about our mid-section and our core; especially as we get older. Seems we have more trouble in this area. Men do too just not in the same way as women but it’s something they need to address as well. Over and over… Read More Tighten your core with this exercise program.
Hello. My name is Denise and I’m a yoga teacher. I’ve always practiced yoga but it wasn’t until after 50 and my hysterectomy that I made my yoga practice a priority. Little did I know that I could use yoga for weight loss. Having a hysterectomy as I did along with menopause, made my mid-section… Read More Yoga for weight loss over 50
It is the time of year where we all seem to be fighting for time. We just finished the squeezing time out for the holiday season. Time to get shopping done. Time to bake thousands of cookies. Time to get presents wrapped. Time to prep Christmas Dinner. Now you should be making time for you.… Read More Making Time For Exercise Means Making Time For You
This is a question not only do I constantly get, but doctors also get quite often. Why is it so hard for women over 50 to lose weight? Why am I gaining weight when I’m not eating any more than usual and still exercise? What can we do about it? First, let’s talk about what… Read More Why is it so hard for women over 50 to lose weight?
I may be one of the few, but I like when my body is sore after working out. It means I’m keeping my body strong and lean. Using muscles that I may have been neglecting. My favorite body part I like to feel the burn? My abs & core. Today as I write this, every… Read More 4 exercises guaranteed to make your abs & core hurt.
Most of you know my story in that I was having a monthly period until I had my hysterectomy at 53. Mine was a complete hysterectomy including ovaries and cervix. And yes I have been battling weight since. But is it because of my hysterectomy or is it due to the immediate surgical menopause? Most… Read More Why do some women gain weight during menopause?
Will fitness as we know it survive Covid-19? If you love roller coasters, you must be having a blast during the year we call 2020. For me, it’s been a year of adjustments, redirection, soul-searching and too much more to list especially when it comes to being a fitness instructor. Well a fitness instructor during… Read More The reality of being a fitness instructor during a pandemic.
