by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, philosophy, thriving in middle age
The exercises or movements we do in my classes are anti-aging. Let me explain. I know the phrase anti-aging has been used by the beauty industry and I don’t love it. Aging is something not everyone gets to do and besides, it is inevitable. I think we should...
by kathy | Blog, exercise equipment, Movement tips
The question I get asked most is what weight should I buy? This is a tough one to answer because one size does not fit all. ​It will depend on how strong you are right now and what you are going to do with it. Let’s look at what exercises you might do with the...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
The answer is more complicated than just standing up straight. Our posture can signal a lot of things about us. Confidence, pride, even a sense of strength and power. But posture is also simply the position you are holding your body in. The ‘proper’ posture is the one...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
It’s dangerous. Sometimes people believe they will get injured strength training. A well designed strength training program that incorporates principles of progressive overload has been shown to be not dangerous, even in older people. (google the Liftmor study) What...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, self-care, thriving in middle age
Don’t cling to old ideas about exercise and diet. Many of us grew up in a time when women did not lift weights. We took up yoga and pilates because it was considered more feminine. I did this myself and while I still love yoga, my body changed and I needed something...
by kathy | Blog, Movement tips, thriving in middle age
Strength Training is one of the best things you can do as you age. It helps you regain or maintain a high level of daily functioning*, it helps maintain good cognitive health**, it is good for your mental health*** and it makes you look better! Kettlebells are a good...
