Types of rest

“Is it the world that’s busy? Or is it my mind?” – I saw this in a book recently and it resonated. Anyone else feeling like life is just a little outta control right now 🙋‍♀️ Maybe it’s time we stop blaming our busy-ness on all of the things we...

But what about cardio?

“But what about cardio?” 🏃‍♀️ It’s a question I get asked all the time (especially from women who were kids prior to 1995 and still kinda believe that strength training = bulky muscles and cardio = fat loss + lean bodies.) But here’s the reality: As we age,...

Want to avoid injuries when lifting?

Want to avoid injuries when lifting? Here are five things to keep in mind: 🔥Learn what good form looks and feels like – This is your foundation! Don’t just guess. Check yourself in the mirror, grab some guidance, or even film yourself. If it feels dodgy, it probably...

Strength training can be uncomfortable

Lifting weights that are heavy enough to build muscle mass can feel like hard work. But losing muscle mass, bone mass, functional independence and confidence can feel a whole lot harder. Strength or resistance training is the only effective way we have to maintain or...