by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, philosophy, thriving in middle age
The exercises or movements we do in my classes are anti-aging. Let me explain. I know the phrase anti-aging has been used by the beauty industry and I don’t love it. Aging is something not everyone gets to do and besides, it is inevitable. I think we should...
by kathy | Blog, exercise equipment, Movement tips
The question I get asked most is what weight should I buy? This is a tough one to answer because one size does not fit all. It will depend on how strong you are right now and what you are going to do with it. Let’s look at what exercises you might do with the...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
The answer is more complicated than just standing up straight. Our posture can signal a lot of things about us. Confidence, pride, even a sense of strength and power. But posture is also simply the position you are holding your body in. The ‘proper’ posture is the one...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
It’s dangerous. Sometimes people believe they will get injured strength training. A well designed strength training program that incorporates principles of progressive overload has been shown to be not dangerous, even in older people. (google the Liftmor study) What...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, self-care, thriving in middle age
Don’t cling to old ideas about exercise and diet. Many of us grew up in a time when women did not lift weights. We took up yoga and pilates because it was considered more feminine. I did this myself and while I still love yoga, my body changed and I needed something...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
Strength Training is one of the best things you can do as you age. It helps you regain or maintain a high level of daily functioning*, it helps maintain good cognitive health**, it is good for your mental health*** and it makes you look better! Kettlebells are a good...
