I received an email awhile back from someone asking a simple question: “What are the reasons one would or would not bench press with their legs on the bench as opposed to the floor? Just personal preference? Back issues?” Tony of a few years back would have been like, “When would someone bench with their […]
When the weather finally warms up, the last place many of us want to be is stuck inside a gym. As someone who lives in Minnesota, I know how precious those sunny days can be! That’s why I love taking my workouts outdoors whenever possible. This driveway workout for women is one of my favorite […]
If you’ve noticed the number on the scale creeping up during menopause despite eating the same foods and maintaining your usual routine, you’re not imagining it. Menopause weight gain is one of the most common concerns women face during midlife, and it can feel incredibly frustrating when the strategies that worked in your 30s and […]
If someone told you crunches were the best way to build core strength, they weren’t wrong exactly, they just weren’t giving you the full picture. Crunches target the rectus abdominis, the muscle that runs down the front of your belly. And yes, that muscle matters. But your core is a whole team: your deep transverse […]
I have a confession: I resisted wide leg pants for years. I thought they were for tall 25-year-olds and runway models, not for a woman in her 60s who is 5’5” and still teaching group fitness classes every week. Then I tried on a pair, styled them the right way, and I was kind of […]