Do You Notice a Difference? I had just asked a 30-something woman whether she used protein powder. I had inventory with me that I was providing to my friends and family along with VIP clients at 30-40% off. Her response was a question. “No, my trainer would like me to use it, but I don’t. Have …
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Is Mis-Information Keeping You Stuck? It’s a regular thing, unfortunately. I’ll overhear a conversation between a trainer and client or see something written, even in prestigious insurance company content, that illuminates part of the problem in making progress. Once learned information sometimes gets wedged so deep that even though current science has proven it wrong, …
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Gym – Overheard Conversations Read More »
The lack of disclosure is not because he or she is intentionally keeping truths from you. Many of the problem solving skills that come with training come from covering sciences that include not just kinesiology, and physiology but also the endocrine system, nutrition, immunity, and much of it comes from life experience as well as a long history of …
In You Still Got It, Girl! I detail what makes a cardio and a resistance training session each effective based on your goals. This list of mistakes most commonly made is like the alter-ego of those suggestions. You might say that this list was born out of watching what we tend to default to if …
Mistakes That Make Exercise Less Effective – Are You Doing Any of These? Read More »
Why This Exercise Professional Is Telling More Midlife Clients to Exercise Less 1. Heal Your Hormones During times of big hormone fluctuation lifestyle habits catch up with you. If you’ve been getting by on too little sleep, frozen dinners, or long hours at work you’re going to find you can’t get by any longer. …
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If you’re a swimmer, or wanting to be (it’s never too late to learn, take lessons, and enjoy this form of joint-friendly exercise) the following is especially for you. So many of my female clients get in the pool and can swim but miss the opportunity to add swimming to their routine. It’s a secret …
“Come On, You Need To Live A Little” “You deserve to have a life.” Have you heard that? Jennifer did. More than once. So when your friends want to go to a BBQ spot or a diner (a couple of the least likely places you’ll find a gluten-free and nutrient-dense meal) how do you respond? Are …
Do Your Friends and Family Ever Health Food Shame You? Read More »
Where Do You Start When You’re Injured? You’re not doomed to no motion. You’re not doomed to extra weight. You’re no further behind any able-bodied Boomer chic. Nutrition is #1 and responsible for 80% of your success. Movement is only the icing. For you, nutrition may need to be 90%. So, is it worth it? …
What If All the Recommendations Don’t Matter Because You’re Hurt? Read More »
Disclaimer: I don’t usually post such a personal peek into my life. Yet, a big portion of the work I do with women over 50 and a big chunk of the book I’m nearly done with focuses on stress. The impossibility of separating mind, body, and emotions from our total health package makes this what feels like …
A Dozen Things I Learned From My Mid-Life Crisis Read More »
Raise the Glass Ceiling About What You Believe “I just want to be healthier.” This is an excellent goal. Sometimes you get into trouble delivering that line to a personal trainer when a trainer pushes for a performance or a numbers-related goal. It’s a trainer’s nature and part of their ability to feel successful is …
How To Get Better Results –Three Ways to Raise Your Expectations Read More »
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