Tag: exercise
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30 Machines in 30 Days
Have you ever noticed what happens when you walk into a gym? Look over at the cardio section. Treadmills? Women. Bikes? Women. Ellipticals? Women. And the StairMaster—or, as I affectionately call it, the StairMonster? Yep. More women. Now look over at the strength-training area. Men. Men. And more men. Why is that? I have a…
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Confessions of a 67-Year-Old Lululemon Virgin
As I get ready to leave on my annual wellness weekend with my son, Justin, I’ve been thinking about where this whole crazy journey started. It was 2023. Justin had invited me to join him at a very fancy wellness resort on the island of Lanai, Hawaii. A wellness resort. I had never been to…
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My Commitment to Year Four: Core, Glutes & Legs… God Help Me
It’s September 1, and tomorrow I will officially be nine weeks post-surgery. More importantly, tomorrow I have been cleared to resume training with Isaac. I’m excited. I’m grateful. I’m ready. And I’m also a little scared. Okay. A lot scared. But tomorrow marks the beginning of Year Four of this crazy fitness journey, and I’ve…
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This week marks my three-year anniversary of my fitness journey.
I started working with my trainer, Isaac, on August 16, 2023. And when I say I started working out, I mean I really started at the beginning. During our first session, I couldn’t stand up from a fitness bench without pushing off with my hands. I couldn’t do a squat without hanging onto a railing.…
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Another Setback. Because Apparently My Character Arc Needed More Depth.
Well. Apparently 70 is the age where your body starts submitting formal HR complaints. A few months ago, I was training hard, golfing, getting ready for kayaking, strength training twice a week, going to group exercise classes, planning adventures, and generally acting like someone who had not read the official rulebook on aging. And then……
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Do the Hard Thing (Because Easy Is Overrated)
I recently heard a quote that stopped me mid-sip of my morning coffee (and if you know me, that’s saying something): “Do what is hard and your life will be easy. Do what is easy and your life will be hard.” Wow. That one doesn’t just tap you on the shoulder—it grabs you by the…
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Fitness Challenges Changed My Life
There was a time in my life when birthdays meant dinner out and maybe a piece of cake. Now? Birthdays mean a challenge. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I truly believe fitness challenges have been one of the most powerful tools in my transformation — physically, mentally, and emotionally. They give me…
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The Power of a Gym Workout Buddy
One to two days a week — on the days I’m not with my trainer — you’ll find me at the gym strength training with my workout buddy. For the sake of this blog, we’ll call her “Dee” (not her real name). Our trainer introduced us about two years ago. What bonded us instantly —…
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Why Group Classes Are the Perfect Supplement to Strength Training
I work with a trainer twice a week, and that will always be the foundation of my fitness routine. Strength training has changed my body, my confidence, and how I move through the world. But as much as I believe in lifting heavy and lifting smart, I’ve also learned something important along the way: Strength…
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Hiring a Trainer: An Investment in Your Health
Why lifting heavy without guidance can cost you more than money. Strength training—especially lifting heavy—is one of the most effective ways to protect bone density, preserve muscle, improve balance, and stay independent as we age. It’s powerful. And I’m a huge believer in it. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: Lifting heavy without…
