by kathy | Blog, fun, philosophy, thriving in middle age
I was not always a big Beyonce fan. I started to listen to her music in 2016 when she released “Lemonade”. Living with young adults has exposed me to a lot of new music. I have never been about getting stuck in an era when it comes to what I like to...
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 | 3 things, Blog, self-care, thriving in middle age
This month I have a three things I have been using to help with my eyes and my ummm, vaginal health. Keep in mind I am NOT a doctor so these suggestions may not be right for you. The first is a Candian company I have ordered my last three pairs of eye glasses from...
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...
