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 | 3 things, Blog, thriving in middle age, weight loss, yummy things
Understanding Protein Needs: What You Need to Thrive Many people think that meeting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein is enough to stay healthy, but it might not be sufficient for thriving. If your goals include building or maintaining muscle, or even...
by kathy | Blog, habits, thriving in middle age, weight loss
In the world I grew up in, women used to exercise to get smaller. Dieting was all about losing weight and almost everyone wanted to do it. There are a lot of diets and ways of eating that have come and gone since I was a teenager, but overall, the goal was always to...
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...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
Low bone density is a major concern as we age. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will experience an osteoporotic fracture according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. That is the bad news.​What can we do to mitigate this risk? Besides...
