Once again I am hosting a special Halloween exercise class! It will be held live online on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. We’ll have a spooky good time with a fun 30-minute cardio, strength and flexibility workout. This is an all-standing program with no floor work. All exercises are geared towards beginners and midlife and older active adults. It’s FREE but registration is Continue Reading
What to do when you feel like you’re FAILING at exercise and healthier choices
It’s not easy to get in shape, eat differently or lose weight when you’ve fought that battle most of your life. It doesn’t help matters either when we’re constantly bombarded with ads, magazine covers and social media influencers promising quick and easy results. So we try the latest diet or exercise craze — and then feel defeated when we can’t stick with it. If that resonates with you, take Continue Reading
How beginners of all ages and abilities can build strength — without pumping iron
When you think of strength training, does a bodybuilder’s ripped bod immediately come to mind? This is a misconception. Strength training is important for everyone because it can benefit your life in many ways. And, it's more doable than you think. In my post on the Blue Cross blog, learn how to incorporate strength work into your fitness routine. Read story Continue Reading
VIDEO: Tone your abs without getting down on the floor
Here is a short, beginner-friendly Standing Abs Workout I've created. It’s a way to get a stronger and more toned core without doing sit-ups or getting down on the floor. This is a circuit of 6 exercises. You could do it all just once (5 minutes), or do 2-3 rounds for a longer workout, whatever works best for you. To increase your strength and flexibility, aim to do the exercises 3 times a Continue Reading
Feel better today: Exercise provides a powerful boost to mental health
We all know exercise is good for us physically. But exercise provides an incredible boost for our mental and emotional wellbeing, too. According to studies, even small amounts of exercise can make a big difference! In this post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I share what to do and how much. Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
VIDEO: Warmup with these great stretches for walkers
Power walking helped me lose a lot of weight and got me started with exercise. But in my early days of walking, I wasn’t yet a fitness professional, and I made some rookie mistakes that led to a painful bout of plantar fasciitis and other issues. Those mistakes included a lack of proper physical preparation before my walking workouts, and not utilizing recovery techniques afterwards. If Continue Reading