Articles on nutrition, exercise, wellness and being fabulous after 50
Two Easy Tools to Beat Constipation Over 50
When you’re walking around feeling like you’re carrying a few too many, and life just feels really heavy… Are they extra pounds or is that just poop? You’re not sure, but let’s face it, you try to drop them but they just aren’t cooperating the way Mother Nature intended. Why is it like this for
20 Reasons Strength Training Should Be Mandatory for Everyone Over 29
Strength training is the fountain of youth. You may love your yoga, Zumba, running or _______, and that’s awesome! Stronger muscles will keep you doing it for longer. Here are just 20 (not all all-inclusive, but a good reason to re-examine how you spend your exercise time. 1) Prevent Muscle Losses Muscle mass peaks at
Should You Be Doing Blood Flow Restriction Exercise?
What do you think of when I say blood flow restriction exercise? Without checking Google, most of our Flipping 50 tribe would think this sounded like something terrible. It sounds like something that happens in a lab and not on purpose in a workout session. If you think it sounds like there’s risk involved and
Flipping 50 Early Fall Fitness & Wellness Events
Fall fitness is in full swing and I gathered a few of the events that have been popular among our community members here. If you’re seeking a little mojo or want to learn more about how to feel your best. 50 Ways to Women’s Wellness This free, online 50 Ways to Women’s Wellness Summit taking
Exercise in Hormone Balance: Easy Moves, Amazing Results
Exercise in Hormone Balance: more than going for a walkWhat’s the role of exercise in hormone balance, exactly? We know these facts. Exercise influences hormones. Hormones influence exercise. You, already know this. I’ve said it before here at Flipping 50. But you already know because there are days you don’t feel like exercising, or you
EXHAUSTING FITNESS Won’t Help YOU LOSE WEIGHT and BELLY FAT
Weight and Belly Fat Truths During Menopause and Beyond Are stubborn weight and belly fat not responding to the rigorous exercise you’re doing? Or maybe it’s just habitual exercise? that 4 mile walk you do every day not doing it any more? Maybe even making you more tired? “I’m tired all the time” “I’m exercising
HOW STRESS CAN SABOTAGE FITNESS (and what to do)
Could your argument at breakfast sabotage fitness benefits? Could the project you have due at work disrupt your training progress? Even if you exercise to get rid of stress… could your lack of progress be about stress?Yes. And more.Just about everything you’re exposed to that your body has to “deal” with could negatively affect your
Glowing Skin After 50: How to Get It and Keep It
“Your skin is glowing.” Glowing skin is enviable at any age. But at a time where you look in the mirror and seemingly detect new signs of aging daily, a compliment like that is gold. Gotta say I did not hate that. I heard this half a dozen times the past weekend. It made me do
Strength Training for Hormone Balance: 1, 2, or 3 sets Results
Strength Training for Hormone Balance Should you do 1, 2, or 3 sets of strength training for hormone balance? Research about strength training for women in menopause has answered that in a recent study. This study adds to mounting evidence of the best methods to support hormone balance and optimal aging. In a true Bruce
How Strong is the Emotional Benefit of Strength Training?
Biggest Benefit of Strength Training: More Activity There you have it. Spoiler alert – I just gave you the bottom line. Strength training more than any other type of exercise boostsmotivation more movement. It does it largely due to the emotional benefit of strength training. Yes, you’ll get stronger. You’ll love the way your clothes
Trust Dr. Oz? I Review 7-Minute Workouts
Do 7-Minute Workouts Deliver? But seriously, we are making a hot mess of the science behind these workouts. We’re also forgetting “warm up” does not mean start with a high impact move. That, girlfriend, has been a problem for decades, at least the 3.5 decades I’ve been in fitness. Even “experts” we’re supposed to trust
How to Get Healthy At-Home Exercise & Coaching
Healthy at-home exercise is a must-have for anyone today. Even if you belong and love your gym, having an option for those days when you can’t make it is paramount for consistency. There will be those days you’re stuck with too little time to commute there and back, or you’re caregiving, or waiting for “cable
