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...
I’m dedicating this month to sharing tips on ways to keep your bones strong and avoid osteoporosis. There’s so much confusion and misinformation out there! If you believe that the only way to ward off osteoporosis (and major fractures) is to take a magic pill,...
Basic facts for women on osteoporosis risk from the National Osteoporosis Foundation Of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, an estimated 8 million are women1 in 2 women over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosisPostmenopausal women have an even higher risk. They account for...
Research shows the potential benefits of beer for menopause symptoms One of my favorite “happy places” is having a beer while watching a movie in the theater. While COVID-19 has put a stop to my movie-going adventures, my love for the occasional pint, is still...
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...
Physical and mental symptoms experienced during menopause can result in body image issues similar to those experienced during puberty. In fact, 80% of menopausal women report having body image issues. Body image is a multifaceted construct of perception, imagination, emotions, and cognitive components about our...
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....
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...
Menopause can be tough on the brain - Berries can help Just like the rest of our body, the brain ages and is exposed to age-related changes. Some of those changes include reduced cognitive ability, focus, and memory. In addition to age, menopause robs the brain...