Category: Self Care

Burnout

Is the Contribution Worth the Aggravation? Usually burnout hits us like a ton of bricks, so avoiding it can seem impossible. This short article is not about how to avoid it, but rather how to address it. It’s a road that usually starts at the ‘quit’ and affords you the opportunity to walk away from […]

Get Excited About Your Goals

As we race towards the end of the year and begin to consider what our goals for 2025 might look like, slightly shifting your approach can help make your fitness goals more exciting. To set a goal of losing 10lbs may seem important, but really it lacks substance. What happens when the 10lbs are gone? […]

Pelvic Floor Woes

You’re Not Alone I was still in my twenties when I realized how many clients had issues with incontinence. Women of all ages, and some who have never had children either. After two decades of working closely with women in fitness, there’s really not much that I haven’t seen or been in discussions about. Working […]

For the Busy Person

‘I could do it on my own. I should be able to self-motivate and exercise daily before work… Do I even need to workout daily? I could look up home workouts on YouTube, but how will I know which are right for me? Mornings are tough… May need to be after work.’ – The Busy […]

Embracing the Seasonal Change

Part two of Wrapping Up Summer Fitness is a Tool Most New Englanders, even the ones who love the hot summer weather, get a little giddy at the first signs of fall. I’m talking about the true signs of fall like the first cool morning, or needing a sweater to watch the sunset… I’m not […]

Wrapping Up Summer Fitness: Maintaining Momentum and Transitioning Into Fall

Part One Summer is often a time of heightened physical activity and fitness enthusiasm. With longer days, warmer weather, and an array of outdoor activities, many people find it easier to stay active and committed to their fitness goals.  As we prepare for summer to wrap up, there are ways to maintain that momentum and […]

Thirsty August

Summer wouldn’t be complete without advice on staying hydrated. As we head into the hottest month of the year, there are ways to stay on top of your hydration needs. Before I delve into the variety of ways to keep your body from being thirsty, here are some pretty fantastic reasons to make this a […]

Essential for Golfers

If you love golf, you probably love the escape it offers from your daily grind. It’s an incredible sport to help you thrive as you age too. It requires power, coordination, focus, skill, precision, strategic thinking, and it helps keep you social. These are all important for longevity! Another key component for longevity is mobility. […]

Life is Short

Summer is shorter… July is the quintessential summer month. We’re not wrapping up the school year or yet preparing for the next one. It’s the month that most people go on vacation, take random days off from work, pow wow at the beach, and simply downshift from working so hard all year. And it tends […]

Wild Ride

Yup, I’m middle aged. I have vivid memories of my mother and all my aunts aggressively fanning themselves at family gatherings. We knew what was happening. They didn’t shy away from telling us, and it was fascinating to watch.  One by one they would remove any extra layers, grab the closest object that could double […]

June is here.

It’s warm, it’s full of anticipation, and it’s the awareness month for some heavy hitters including Juneteenth and Pride 💚💛❤️✌🏽🏳️‍🌈 June is also Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.  While puzzles and sudoku are great for keeping the mind sharp, nothing compares to functional exercise and the great outdoors. We all know how important it is […]

Special Summer Session

Here is some advice for maximizing your time and your workouts so you can see the results you want without spending every extra minute at the gym.