Living Kidney TransplantThis episode on living kidney transplant is quite different from any we’ve hosted before and yet so very much a part of the richness of community, the value of friendships, and the realization that at this point a common sense of values connects us in a way we couldn’t have predicted. How far will […]
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Everyone is talking about Zone 2 training. What is it? First, its important to understand that I show 5 training zones here. Other sources use 6 zones, still others 4, and others zone 7… so we’re already not talking about the same thing. Is Zone 2 Best for Fat Burning in Menopause?“Zone 2” for fat
Is Zone 2 Best for Fat Burning in Menopause? Read More »
The list of things they don’t teach trainers – whether in a four-year degree or a certification is long. Consider that there are such a broad wealth of foundational skills a trainer or fitness instructor needs to know and there’s generally a specific promise about the time and energy investment required to earn the degree
What They Don’t Teach Trainers About Exercise Prescription Read More »
Signs and symptoms are abundant but menopause hair loss is right up there with that ever changing and frustrating journey that is menopause. Whether for you it’s a thinning of hair or receding hair, hair loss is not a common topic here but definitely one we’re going to cover today. You will hear 4 different categories
Why Am I Losing My Hair and What Can I Do About Hair Loss? Read More »
We’d all love to have been born with a higher metabolism. If you haven’t the question is can you get a higher metabolism with thermogenesis? The term thermogenesis refers to heat generation in direct response to the food you eat. There are a lot of myths suggesting that 5 or 6 small meals a day are better
Higher Metabolism with Thermogenesis: What’s the Influence of Foods? Read More »
If you want to raise your energy this is for you. Beyond the superficial ask for energy for exercise, or to get through the day without caffeine, this is about the deeper vibrational energy. You know when your vibrational energy is up because you walk into a room and people look. They seem to be drawn
6 Strategies to Raise Your Energy: 5 Are NOT Exercise! Read More »
Muscle losses begin at age 30 – if we’re not doing anything to prevent them. The average (and no you’re not!) individual will lose 3-8% of muscle per decade and a significant amount by age 60. After that, it accelerates. Again.. This is based on historical data. How about we change history?Loss of muscle is
Keeping and Gaining Muscle Over 50: Made Easy & Less Painful Read More »
What don’t they teach women about strength training? Plenty. For starters, how she’s unique from males, how she uniquely burns fat during exercise, and how her pre-menopause exercise and post-menopause exercise results will change. Most of all, how to be the absolute happiest and most successful with exercise at any point in her life.So, let’s
What They Don’t Teach Women About Strength Training and should Read More »
It’s resistance training for women over 40 Q and A time! An attendee at the What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+ asked this question and other trainers and you may also have this question. Q: Can you explain how ‘progressive overload’ builds strength/gains muscle (hypertrophy)? Is it possible for someone who is working out
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“Why am I bloated?” It’s a conversation starter for many of the clients and students I’ve worked with. First, this. Midlife gut issues are common, not normal. Ironically, some of the healthy habits you have may be getting in the way of your optimal absorption of nutrients, digestion and or elimination. In a recent previous episode,
Why Am I Bloated? Is Your Protein Causing Midlife Gut Issues? 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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