Fitness

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Hot Flashes and Exercise

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Hot Flashes and Exercise

Hot flashes are no fun. Does exercise really help reduce hot flashes? Read on to learn how and why and the benefits of moving in a body transitioning through menopause.

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Overcoming Misconceptions

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Overcoming Misconceptions

Overcoming misconceptions can take lots of focus, especially when we limit out thoughts, behaviors or beliefs.

Our stories are a piece of what make us who we are and when we keep stories inside, they can morph, change and accelerate over time- this can be good, or not so good. Especially when it connects to misconceptions.

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Making Muscle after 50

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Making Muscle after 50

Muscle means life. Especially muscle after 50! We need muscle to live ordinary, simple daily life. Strong life. Independent life. This blog is all about muscle- and NOT the 'Arnold Schwarzenegger muscle', although he does appear in this blog… Read on to learn more.

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Chair Yoga for Stability

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Chair Yoga for Stability

Seated, or Chair Yoga is great for creating your base of stability.

Since you are seated in a chair, you feel supported because your strong buttocks and legs are on the seat of the chair. Your feet are grounded onto the earth, and you feel balanced and secure.

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Incorporate Movement, to Keep on Moving

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Incorporate Movement, to Keep on Moving

Incorporate movement to keep on moving! It may seem counter-intuitive if you are living with an illness, however movement is one of the most impactful and positive things you can do for yourself. Take action as you age. You are worth it.

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Once in a Lifetime, I was a Figure Competitor

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Once in a Lifetime, I was a Figure Competitor

Once in a lifetime, about 10 years ago, I did a thing. As I am almost turning 50, I reflect back to the time I competed in my first (and only) Masters Women’s Figure Competition in Austin, TX. This blog is devoted to what I can remember.