Is it possible? Is permanent weight loss possible? Chances are you’re struggling with your own answer to that question. If you don’t believe it is, you’re more likely to self-sabotage. It IS possible. I’ve interviewed so many (non-clients) and clients and shared those stories here on podcasts and blogs, you don’t take my word for […]
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You’ve got urinary leakage. You’re doing high intensity interval training and … oops! You’re lifting a heavy weight to combat bone loss…and oops! You’re in pilates doing a roll up and suddenly…oops! You, essentially are doing all things with good intentions and trying to improve your health but risk embarrassment of leaking. I get this
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Why aren’t core assessments the best way to measure core strength? Traditional tests like sit-ups, crunch tests, or even new tests like holding an uber long plank (FYI: more than a minute does make you injury proof or more lean) may not be the best measure of your core strength. What is? Functional tests used
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If you have knee, hip, or lower back conditions you may not be able to get to the floor to do core. You really don’t have to, and while the gym may afford you some more options (primarily due to cables) you don’t need a gym really to do standing core exercises. Try these 10
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Note: very recently I included much of the content of this article in a post for Prime Women. Yoga is attracting so many older adults. I’ve included some additional notes and resources here for you today. Please add your comment to the bottom of the post and let me know what your yoga status is:
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Avoid these most common mistakes and get better results! These are some of the most often sited mistakes that can seem harmless, but can also either slow your progress or speed you to an injury unnecessarily! Tricep press: Avoid arching the back by engaging core or sitting down. Avoid allowing the arms to drift away
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…Without more Exercise More exercise is the intuitive answer. It isn’t always the right answer. Maybe you can’t do more. Your time is already spoken for and there’s no place to put more exercise. Maybe you shouldn’t. You’re a mid-life woman who has been down that more is better route and ended up exhausted and
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Experiencing a little soreness with your spring training? Don’t pass it off as being older. Don’t even pass it off as having worked too hard. It may be your diet. You can reduce your soreness and recovery quickly after workouts or a big day in the garden. The easiest way to reduce stiffness so you
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How much thought do you give to the white space? That is the space between your workouts? Like great art, the space between paintings in the gallery is no accident. It gives you the chance to appreciate the art. Ditto with your time between exercise. I posted a quote from Joe Friel on Tuesday oh,
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Exercising regularly without regular results? In this day of boot camp, “go hard or go home” advice, and all-too-common adrenal fatigue among women at half time of life, this discussion from You Still Got It, Girl! deserves some real estate today! “A hard workout only creates the potential for fitness.” ~Joe Friel Fitness is realized
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Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
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