Don’t you wish you knew some little tricks and secrets that would help your middle aged body respond better to exercise? See results a little faster? Maybe see some nice definition in your calf or arm? The truth is that even if you work with a trainer, most don’t have experience working with women over fifty. I am 64 and have been exercising for over forty years and I have learned some great tricks from some of the best trainers. You will be surprised how changing things up a bit can make your workouts more effective.
Fitness
3 STEPS TO A PERFECT PUSH-UP
When I suggest doing push ups to an over fifty girlfriend or a middle aged woman I talk to in the gym I usually get the same response: “no way I can do those”. Well it turns out that not only is there a “way” but it’s not difficult at all if you start simply and slowly. Push ups are one of the all time great exercises — they are fabulous at toning and sculpting your upper body, and they also engage your core and improve your endurance and stamina.
Read MoreMUST DO MONDAY
“Monday, Monday”… What baby boomer doesn’t remember those lyrics? Or “Just Another Manic Monday”. Monday is so disliked that we actually write songs about it, and they become big hits! I think we need to change our long held negative attitude about Mondays. Instead of dreading them, we should embrace them as the new beginning to a good week.
STRONG, SEXY SHOULDERS
It seems as if most women, especially those over fifty, concentrate on just three body parts: abs, butt and thighs. While these are definitely important, the truth is that to really look more youthful and to achieve true fitness ALL body parts must be engaged. In my opinion shoulders are so important that I train them 2 to 3 times a week. I think all us baby boomers should.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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hope that you all had a great holiday which hopefully included a little ME time. Wishing everybody a happy and healthy 2016 filled with joy, peace and love. I am so grateful for all the support you have given me as I embarked on my new website. I can’t wait to see what this year brings us all. Please connect with me; I love all the feedback and suggestions.
