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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]