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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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Strength Training for Women Over 50

It’s Never Too Late to Get Strong: Strength Training for Women Over 50

I'll be honest with you – when I first walked into a gym at 52, I felt completely out of place. All those young people lifting heavy weights, grunting and sweating, while I could barely figure out how to adjust the seat on the leg press machine. But here's what I wish someone had told me back then: strength training for women over 50 isn't just possible, it's one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Why Your Body is Actually Ready for This Let's talk real talk for a minute. After 50, our bodies start losing muscle mass faster than we'd like to admit. It's called sarcopenia, and it's not just about looking good in clothes (though that's a nice bonus). We're talking about maintaining...

Current Workout Routine

What’s Your Current Workout Routine?

I have been mixing up my current workout routine as we have moved from cold weather, to rainy weather and now entering summer hot humid weather. Besides doing the solo routine I've outlined below, I've been doing a lot of walking when the weather is nice and indoor exercise classes when it's raining or too humid.  This is what my current workout routine looks like right now: Monday/Wednesday/Friday routine Five to 10 minute warmup exercises - marching in place, tin man toe touches, side knees, skaters, inch worm push ups and modified jumping jacks. Weighted squats - I use an 18 pound kettlebell (AKA Blue kettlebell) and squat down slowly for a count of four, exhaling on the way up. i currently am doing four sets of 12 squats. Band Holds...

Consistently Walking this summer

Consistently Walking in the Morning

Trying to be consistent with exercise can be a challenge, but I feel pretty good about consistently walking in the morning. While consistently walking is not a strenuous workout, I find it one minor way I can be consistent with exercise.Like most women, I balance a lot of different activities. I also tend to put other people or priorities ahead of getting consistent exercise, so I'm pleased that I've been able to walk about 10,000 steps daily average this summer.In winter and spring I was consistently going to the gym and I felt good about that. I imagine once the weather starts to change, I'll be back indoors. Walking in nature has been quite enjoyable for any number of reasons: I take the dog, so she...

Gardening as exercise - drapes of wisteria in early May

Do You Count Gardening as Exercise?

Are you a garden lover? If so, perhaps this is one of the reasons you've decided to stay fit and strong. One of my "whys" for getting strong is to be able to garden for hours without pain or being uncomfortable, but can I really count gardening as exercise? UPDATE: Parade Magazine posted this on Nov 6, a week after I wrote this article: If You Want To Live to 100, Aging Experts Say You Should Take Up This Hobby ASAP. Please note, I don't consider Parade Magazine to be the best source of health and fitness news, but it was interesting to me that it was gardening. The writer, Emily Laurence, is a journalist and health coach. Trimming back overgrown tree branches, moving large clumps of...

Returning to the Gym

Returning to the Gym

I’ve returning to the gym that I’ve belong to for years after trying out some new gyms over the summer. It was interesting to see what was available to me and I didn’t get to check out as many as I intended. I may still go to some of the gyms that are further from my house just to see what they have to offer. I decided that my gym was still a good option for me. It’s close to my house. I can drive there in five minutes. When I returned, it was good to be welcomed by people. Having people know your name has some value. (Of course, if you go to any gym, eventually they know your name.) I decided to try some different...

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Fall: My Favorite Fitness Season

Fall: My Favorite Fitness Season

I didn’t realize that fall is my favorite fitness season until I sat down to write a blog post. I thought, I’ll write about how the fall season is a great time to change up my fitness plans. When I did a search for other blog posts I might have written, I found these posts: 2018 Ten Tips for Fall Fitness 2019 End of Summer 2020 The Fun of Fall Biking 2021 Running in the Fall with My Dog Apparently last year (2022) I was more focused on food than on fitness because I wrote about roasting pumpkin seeds in the air fryer.  This is a good reminder that I should get a pumpkin to carve this year. In 2017, which I believe was the year Chris and I started the...

new gyms

Checking Out New Gyms

I’ve decided to check out new gyms around me and possibly make a change. I’m not sure if this is a good decision or not but wanted to see what’s out there. Maybe this is a “grass is always greener” scenario, I’m not sure. I put my regular membership at my gym on hold for a couple of months to give me time to check out other places. I’ve gone a cost-cutting phase and thought perhaps I could spend less on my gym. Plus, it seemed like a good idea to check out new places. I've belonged to this current gym for a long time so I've become very comfortable there. I’ve been to a couple of gyms so far. Here’s what I’ve discovered. The first gym I...

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Dressing for the Gym

Dressing for the Gym

The topic of dressing for the gym comes up occasionally. I went into the locker room at my gym yesterday and a woman I know from the locker room was there. She was wearing a cute outfit for working out. She had on a black skort, you know, the short skirt that has shorts underneath. Her top was a cute short sleeved black and white striped jersey. A very attractive outfit. I commented on it. I told her how nice she looked. She said, “I’m worried that I’m showing too much skin.” I told her I thought she was fine. She said a friend of hers who always looks polished told her that the key to looking good as you age is to cover up as much...

Ditch the Diet Culture with Cindy Dallow - 99

Ditch the Diet Culture with Cindy Dallow

Episode 99 - Ditch the Diet Culture with Cindy Dallow Download | Play in New Window Please Subscribe: Apple Podcasts  (iTunes) | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Android-Google Play | Audible | Stitcher | Player FM | Castbox | Tunein | Spotify | RSS In episode 99, Jill and Chris talk with Cindy Dallow, PhD, RD, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She has worked in the field of nutrition and fitness for 30 years and enjoys training and competing in marathons and triathlons. A USAT Certified Triathlon Coach, she is a 5-time Ironman finisher and has completed 12 marathons. Cindy helps women over 45 learn about nutrition, fitness, intuitive eating and how we can live our best lives during and after menopause. She works with woman in mid-life to gain more energy, strength, and fitness (without dieting), to enjoy good food and an...