Low lighting, candles, and large brass gongs might come to mind when you think about doing yoga for stress relief. But you actually don’t need anything fancy to tap into the calming benefits of yoga. Mostly, you’ll just want to focus on your movement and on your breath. “Yoga is a wonderful physical workout using […]
The best anti-inflammatory foods can provide some major health benefits, especially during the winter months! By incorporating more of these nutrient-dense foods into your diet, you can help avoid chronic inflammation, inflammatory diseases, and other health conditions such as high blood pressure. Whole foods with anti-inflammatory effects can make a lasting impact on the quality […]
While individual concerns can vary widely, there are some common health concerns among women over 50. Being a 58-year-old fitness trainer myself, I work with women on these concerns every day! These are the top five concerns for women over 50, along with advice on how to help. Concern #1: Bone Health and Osteoporosis Photo […]
Weighted hula hoops are having a moment on TikTok for a few reasons. Number one, hula hooping is fun to watch! Number two, the heavier hoop is a great way to get effective and enjoyable exercise. For 15 years, my full-body workout boot camp attendees have begged me to use the exercise hoop as one of our stations. It’s familiar, play-like, and everybody loves it. Plus, […]
Whether you like exercising at home, at the gym, or on the go, one handy tool can help take your workout to the next level: workout sliders. Also referred to as exercise gliders, ab sliders, exercise disc sliders, or strength slides, these pieces of equipment are small, making them easy to take when you travel, […]