You were built to move
Sitting and inactivity has become engrained part of our society. We start out sitting in a car seat as babies, move to a desk and chair in school and then to a cushy chair at a desk in the office. Unfortunately, our…
This Memorial Day, Move With Purpose
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, it’s easy to think of it as the unofficial start of summer. We look forward to time with family, cookouts, and maybe even a little travel, but underneath all of that, this weekend…
Get Moving Before the Long Weekend: A simple way to boost energy and feel stronger—before the cookouts start.
This week, the calendar might be full—grocery runs, travel plans, maybe a few extra errands before the holiday weekend—yet one thing that often gets left off the to-do list is moving your body so you feel good all weekend. …
Why vitamin D matters more than you think.
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” but technically, it’s a steroid hormone that your body produces when your skin is exposed to sunlight. It plays a crucial role in bone health, immune function, and even mood regulation, but it also has…
Time restricted eating benefits
Time-restricted eating (TRE) focuses on when you eat rather than what you eat, typically limiting food intake to a 6–10-hour window each day. For women who often face shifting hormones, increased life stressors, and increased health risks, TRE offers a simple yet impactful…
“My Metabolism Must Be Broken”: Why Midlife Belly Fat Isn’t the End of the Story
Many women in their 50s start noticing weight gain that seems to settle around the belly, even if their eating habits haven’t changed. It’s frustrating and confusing—and for some, it leads to the conclusion, “My metabolism must be broken.” In…
Frozen shoulder?
Have you ever reached for something high on a shelf or tried to toss a ball for your dog, only to feel a sudden stiffness and/or pain that causes you to drop your arm and shoulder down, grabbing it with your…
Shifting the “No Time” Mindset: Making Space for Strength After 55
How many times have you said, “I just don’t have time to exercise”—and meant it? Between work, caring for others, keeping up the house, walking the dog, or squeezing in a night out , it’s easy to feel like nothing…
Can’t touch your toes? Stiff hamstrings? Try these.
Do your hamstrings feel tight and perhaps you can't touch your toes? Stiffness is often the body's way of protecting itself from further injury. If your core muscles are not activating in the proper sequence or with enough tension, for…
Is gardening becoming more difficult?
Do you love to garden and you've noticed it's not as easy as it used to be? While gardening sometimes requires heavy lifting, bending, or pulling, it's typically not enough to keep you "gardening strong" over the course of your life.…
