Strength, mobility, balance, and simple movement for real life after 50.
Workout C was my volume-and-conditioning day during the first part of my 12-week reset. I kept the strength portion short with just five exercises and two sets of each, but I used a slightly higher rep range on some movements—usually…
Workout B was probably my favorite workout day in my 12-week reset. I looked forward to it and liked the mix of exercises. I worked both my upper and lower body, and it was one of those workouts where I…
Workout A was my foundation day when I returned to consistent strength training. I wasn’t trying to see how much I could lift or how much work I could cram into one session. I needed to rebuild the habit and…
After writing about why I’m done punishing my body, I figured I should probably explain what I’m actually doing instead. Because “listen to your body” sounds lovely, but my body sometimes says things like, “Let’s sit in this chair forever…
Think you need a full gym and a bunch of fancy equipment to get stronger after 50? You don’t. One kettlebell can give you a solid full-body workout that helps build strength, improve balance, and support the kind of movement…
Discover Twist N Shout, a simple morning mobility move that may help reduce stiffness, ease tension, and help you feel looser, calmer, and ready for the day (or night)
A Gen X Body Survival Series (#2) If you read Part 1, you already know my foot officially declared war on me — plantar fasciitis, arch pain, hobbling, and the realization that maybe sitting for 8+ hours a day isn’t…
I didn’t realize how bad my foot pain had gotten until I went to visit my daughter — which is apparently when my body decided to remind me that I am no longer 25 and cannot ignore basic biomechanics forever.…