Reviewing a variety of interval training protocols (and yes, I share two with you here) to use for a new Flipping 50 Fit U program [designed for women who have more than 20 pounds to lose, and between 50 and 100 pounds is the sweet spot] I’ve been reminded of interesting phenomenon that continues to […]
Heart Pumping, Fat Burning Interval Training After 50 Read More »
Research on the beneficial fat burning boost of interval training is abundant. There’s a significant boost in fat burning after exercise with intermittent, or interval, exercise as compared to steady state kinds of exercise. I wrote in You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula For Women about the hormone-balancing boon of interval
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Hundreds of thousands of people search Google for an answer to a problem. Have you? Have you Googled “flat abs after 50,” for instance? Maybe, how to lose belly fat after 50? This post is quite different than any I’ve posted. It’s not an easy one. When one fitness professional critiques another it can negatively
Review of Three Core Exercise Videos on YouTube Read More »
If you’re watching Flipping 50 TV (and if you’re not, why??), you know Sunday’s episode was all about preventing back pain. I’ve worked with thousands of men and women directly since 1984 and thousands more indirectly by training personal trainers. If it isn’t mentioned in the initial meeting, it almost ALWAYS comes up during the
A Flatter Belly, Better Bum, and Less Back Pain: The Perfect Trilogy Read More »
Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. The first time a friend of mine said that to me, I did a double take. What? Since, I’ve realized that in the fitness industry this is so applicable! We tend to protect the exercises we love like they’re our children and throw the rest under
Exercises to Do and to Skip Beyond 50 Read More »
These 5 exercise “flips” at Flipping 50 – and the way we discuss small little habits that make a big difference – will help you get better results in your 50’s, especially when you have limited exercise time.Too frequently, exercise programs (often with trainers who rely on textbook exercise prescriptions) create a one-size-fits all approach.Yes,
5 Exercise Flips You Should Make In Your 50s Read More »
Do you walk into the movie theater and immediately have the urge to eat popcorn? Do you reach for the glass of wine when you’re cooking dinner? Do you have to fight the desire for ice cream at 9pm? These are all habits, common ones, that can be hard to break. Once you learn why
How to Make That Healthy Habit Strong Enough to Stick Read More »
You are busy! You travel. You have less cartilage in your knees or you have stiff hips. You don’t have equipment. You aren’t comfortable at a gym. You don’t know what to do. These are real obstacles to exercise for anyone any age. This time of year you’re recommitting to exercise. I’m going to give
The Do-Anywhere Workout For Every Busy Woman Flipping 50 Read More »
Then this is a must-do. For 32 years I’ve worked with primarily women. Some who wanted to run marathons or triathlons. Many who wanted to lose weight, or feared fractures because of osteoporosis. Some had cancer, fibromyalgia, or over 100 lbs. to lose. Some simply wanted to kick fatigue to the curb and feel better
If You’re Serious About Weight Loss, Belly Fat Loss, and More Energy in 2017 Read More »
I am a research geek. I love to scour the fitness association journals that fall into my inbox and dig further from the often misinterpreted articles forwarded to me by clients to find the best information available for application in designing videos, workouts, and programs that I first use myself before sharing. I’ve included here
Best Research Studies in 2016 for Women 50 and Over Read More »
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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