With Valentine’s Day behind us the holiday season is officially over and the march towards summer officially begins. And you know what goes with summer ladies? That’s right — bathing suits! And for us over fifty women that can present a major challenge. Now is the time to start thinking about how we are going to get these middle aged bodies fit and in shape in time to enjoy the summer.
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5 FAB FITNESS TIPS TO JUMP START YOUR OVER 50 BODY
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.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FOOD JOURNAL
Tuesday and Wednesday are basically interchangeable to me when it comes to diet and exercise. I always try to work out and eat clean on these days because I do start thinking about the weekend. Sometimes I try to meet a girlfriend for lunch or dinner to bring some excitement to the middle of the week. But even when I do go out, as I did this Wednesday evening, I try and keep my food and drink to a minimum. I always think about the food options available at a restaurant when I’m picking a place. There are some restaurants that have a lot of terrific options and I shy away from those that only offer wings and mozzarella sticks as appetizers.
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 MoreABS AROUND THE WORLD
Our bellies are full and going to get fuller so it’s a good time of year to show our over 50 tummies a little love. Here is a short but effective routine that engages your entire core — that’s your stomach, back and all the little muscles that support them. You turn your body around in a circle to target the whole area.
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