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We want to be like Elli because she was the Norse Goddess of Aging who beat Thor in a wrestling match. We want to be like Elli, fit and strong as we age
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First Time Swimming

First Time Swimming Since the Pandemic Shutdown

September 17, 2020
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Yesterday was my first time swimming since we all went into seclusion due to the Covid-19 pandemic. My gym reopened about two months ago and I rejoined a few weeks later. A pleasant feature for me is that not many people have returned to the gym so it’s always quiet. The pool area was no exception. This time there were two people in the therapy pool and one other person in the lap pool. I had no problem snagging a lane. The five-lane pool was reduced to three lanes. Every other lane was closed to enable social distancing. The only thing that felt strange was wearing a mask from the locker room to the pool. (Right now, due to state regulations in Ohio, we have to wear...

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The Power of Affirmations with Christine Phillips BE

The Power of Affirmations with Christine Phillips

September 8, 2020
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Episode 66 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 66, Jill and Chris talk with Christine Phillips about the power of affirmations. Christine Phillips is an Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Studies at Cuyahoga Community College with a masters degree in exercise science. She is a PhD candidate for a doctor of philosophy in Health Psychology. Christine is a certified health and wellness specialist. She’s also a certified yoga teacher and group exercise instructor...

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Vintage Cannondale Hybrid Bike

Ode to My Vintage Cannondale Hybrid Bike

September 3, 2020
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Bike Riding, Fit and Strong

I’m not too keen on the title Vintage Cannondale Hybrid Bike. It’s hard to believe that something I own should be called vintage. I guess being part of the Becoming Elli community means that I may well own something that is considered to be vintage. Recently, I rode my old, original bike and fell in love with it again. I rode on a lovely bicycle trail, the Kokosing Gap Trail, that was paved and flat and very scenic. It was  a great ride. I noticed how comfortable my bike was. It has straight handle bars, the brakes are easy to use and reach, and the gear shifter was also easy to use and reach. I never felt like I had to move my hands or position to...

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Riding My Bike Outside is Amazing

Riding My Bike Outside is Amazing

August 27, 2020
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Bike Riding, Fit and Strong

Yes, riding my bike outside is amazing. I went on a short vacation recently to Catawba Island on Lake Erie. It was a perfect trip: gorgeous weather and lots of outdoor activities. We went for a bike ride at East Harbor State Park. It was my first ride outdoors in over a year. Yes, I know. Very strange. Differences between Indoor and Outside Riding I’ve been riding my bike indoors using Zwift and my smart trainer. I really like my virtual rides because I’ve ridden my bike through London (I never realized how many hills there are in London!), Richmond, VA, New York, and a variety of other places. I also don’t have to worry about traffic or other people. I’ve shared my inside riding adventures before. Getting on...

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Running, Strength Training and Yoga with Ren Powell - BE

Running, Strength Training and Yoga with Ren Powell

August 25, 2020
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Episode 65 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 65, Jill and Chris interview Ren Powell who is a poet, playwright, translator, theater-maker and teaching artist/mentor. Ren lives an active lifestyle and enjoys running, strength training and yoga. A native Californian, she is now a Norwegian citizen settled on the west coast of Norway. Chris and Jill met Ren when she joined the Becoming Elli private Facebook group and have gotten to know her better. They decided that other Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast listeners would enjoy hearing how she stays strong and fit. During this episode of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast they discussed: Her favorite running distance and...

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Working Out in a Mask

Working Out in a Mask

August 20, 2020
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What’s it like working out in a mask? Someone asked me that when I mentioned that I had returned to my gym. Here in Ohio, we now have a state-wide requirement to wear a mask and my gym, at least, says that means we must wear a mask everywhere in the facility. When I work out at home, I don’t wear a mask. When I go outside to run, I usually don’t wear a mask. I often take one so that when I walk home and am more likely to encounter people, I can slip it on. Working Out in a Mask It really wasn’t too bad to wear a mask in the gym. I don’t think it affected my workout so much as my nose got itchy...

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personal training at home

Personal Training at Home

August 13, 2020
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Building Muscle, Fit and Strong, Fitness

Is it possible to have personal training at home? Yes, indeed, it is. If you’re flexible on what equipment you have available to use, working with a trainer away from a gym is certain possible. Several personal trainers around me are offering at-home services. One of the trainers said he is only meeting with clients outside, whether in your yard or at a park. I think with many gyms having been closed and then opening with limited services, there’s a great opportunity for trainers to expand where they conduct training sessions. Personal Training at Home I had an at-home personal training session recently. The trainer brought some dumbbells and resistance bands. That, coupled with some body weight exercises, made for a great workout. I worked up a sweat,...

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back to the gym

Back to the Gym

August 6, 2020
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I returned to the gym this week. Everyone I’d talked to said there weren’t many people there and that the staff was cleaning things compulsively. I decided to give it a try. Back and Shoulder Day Since I’d been doing some chest press work over the past few months in my boyfriend’s basement gym, I decided to start with back work. I started off with the rowing machine and did about 250 meters. Then, I did lat pull-downs and rows. I definitely felt it later that day and again the following day. It felt great to feel those muscles complaining a bit. Because it’s been months since I’ve been to a gym, I was wary about overdoing it. I didn’t go with the heaviest weights and tried to...

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a new puppy in my house

A New Puppy in My House

July 30, 2020
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I have a new puppy in my house. My son and daughter-in-law decided that I should have a dog so they found this puppy for me. She’s adorable. I named her Penny because of her color. She looks like a lucky Penny.  Chris and I talked about her in our recent podcast episode. Training a Puppy The last time I had a puppy was when my son was young and my husband was around to help with puppy chores. He loved dogs so he did most of the basic house training and then I worked on things like sit, stay, come. Therefore, I'm feeling rather inept on dog training. Penny is doing a good job of learning though I’m wondering who is actually getting house trained. Is it...

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workouts and masks

Workouts and Masks

July 28, 2020
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Workouts and Masks - Episode 63 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 Podcast Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 63 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Jill and Chris discuss workout challenges while away from home due to care-giving. We found some ways to get some strength training without traditional weights Workouts Some of the recreational activities that we discuss are also work outs. One of our community members has been enjoying wind surfing, which is a huge workout, but probably more rare among our listeners. We have been hiking, walking and biking. We discuss: Staying fit and strong mentally with the added weight of corona restrictions. Keeping positive and how it is similar to marathon training. Food and what...

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Becoming Elli is for women over the age of 50 who are focused on healthy living and getting fit. We discuss fitness, nutrition, and ways to age gracefully. Our mission is the same as our podcast: to become (and stay) Fit Strong Women Over 50.

Chris Brown & Jill McCauslin

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Northeast Ohio

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