Learn how this type of training can help you build muscle and stay strong! Variety is the spice of life and, in my opinion, the secret to endless fun during your workouts. If you’re anything like me, doing the same activity over and over again is...
Resistance Training Can Improve Body Image Resistance training is my go-to, feel-good type of exercise and I love finding new reasons why it is so great. Increasing numbers of studies report that resistance training can be a wonderful tool in boosting body image and I’m super...
Find out how unilateral movements can benefit memory function Once you go unilateral, you can’t go back. Unilateral training means using only one arm or leg at a time while bilateral training would be using both. Bilateral is by far the most-used type because it provides...
Explore the benefits of avocado soybean unsaponifiables for menopause symptoms My “MENOPAUSE MENU” series is dedicated to exploring foods that can be easily assimilated into your diet and can have a positive effect on menopause-related symptoms. Today’s Menopause Menu is all about Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables, known...
The role of exercise intensity and duration during menopause The answer is an emphatic YES! Answering the extent to how much and what kind of exercise helps has been the focus of my work, and I’m constantly looking for new (and older) data on this topic....
Our Minds Change Our Reality Most people are waiting for that magic pill, a new diet, new exercise equipment or training technique that will miraculously turn their goals into reality. The fact of the matter is that your mind is by far your most valuable tool....
A magazine article tells you one thing. The Internet says another. Then your trainer lets you know they’re both wrong. There are many exercise myths out there and our social media culture does not help. Misinformation can be posted anywhere, so it is not surprising...