Bootcamp can be an intimidating word to many people. It conjures up images of military bootcamp where they get new recruits into tip top shape quickly. In fact, the term bootcamp referring to exercise stems from the military bootcamp known as basic training. Fitness or exercise bootcamp is any group [...]
Losing weight over the age of 50/post menopause is downright difficult. In fact, maintaining your weight at this age/stage of life is evey tricky. As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, and post menopause our hormones also play a role in slowing our metabolism. This causes weight gain, [...]
Building muscle is important for many reasons -- for both men and women. Our lean muscle mass naturally diminishes with age, so it's important to be intentional about developing/maintaining muscle mass. The notion that strength training is only for men is a myth. Strength training is vital for physical and [...]
Daily movement is critical for health, and building an at-home daily exercise routine helps build consistency. When you are new to exercise, it's wise to start slow and gradually increase reps, weights or length of time. For me, it was helpful to write down a routine, because it gave me [...]
Strength training is often rumored to create big muscles, so many women shy away from it. The rumor that if women lift weights they will develop big, bulky muscles is a myth. In fact, most women body builders cannot gain enough muscle through lifting alone, and often rely on steroids [...]
