Aging is inevitable. Feeling weak, fragile, and limited doesn’t have to be. One of the most powerful ways to slow the aging process after 50 is strength training. And I’m not talking about becoming a bodybuilder or spending hours at the gym. I’m talking about building the kind of strength that helps you stay energetic, […]
Ask ten different people their opinion on what traits or characteristics make for a great or “successful” coach – in this case strength coach, personal trainer – and you’re bound to get ten different answers and iterations. 5 Traits of a “Successful” Coach Some people will use adjectives like strong, looks the part, experienced, knowledgable, […]
My five-year-old granddaughter (she calls me Coco) looked up at me a while back with those big curious eyes and asked, “Coco, why does your neck have lines on it?” I told her, “Well, that’s because I’m your grandma, and I’m a little older than your mom, and as you get older your skin loosens […]
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 […]