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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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Fall Workout Routine

September Flying By: Time to Switch Up Your Fall Workout Routine

September 25, 2025
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Okay, is it just me or did September literally disappear? Like, I swear it was Labor Day weekend yesterday and now I'm digging through closets for actual pants. Wild. I can always tell when it’s fall because my jeans come out and my old running shoes replace sandals as my go to shoes. But honestly? I'm kind of here for it. There's something about fall that makes me want to totally shake up my workout routine. Those sweaty summer gym sessions were great and all, but now that it's getting chilly, my body is craving something completely different. I've been really into strength training lately – there's something so good about lifting heavy things when it's cold outside. Like, my body naturally wants to build that internal...

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Pilates and Gut Health with Charlyn Huss 185

Pilates and Gut Health with Charlyn Huss

August 26, 2025
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#185 - Pilates and Gut Health with Charlyn Huss Download | Play in New Window In this episode of Fit Strong Women Over 50, we talk with Charlyn Huss, a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, movement educator, and gut-health specialist with over 25 years of experience. Charlyn’s innovative approach blends movement science, psychology, and nutrition to help people optimize posture, boost confidence, and achieve lasting wellness. Charlyn is the co-creator of CoreSpring®, a patented Pilates-inspired portable apparatus and training method, and the founder of Playhouse Pilates, a studio that integrates movement, mindset, and gut health to help clients feel their strongest. We discuss: Charlyn’s journey to becoming a Pilates teacher and studio owner What “optimal alignment” means for both the body and life How CoreSpring® works, what makes it unique,...

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The Real Deal About Getting Fit and Strong

August 15, 2025
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Here's what I wish someone had told me years ago: fitness isn't about perfection. It's about showing up, even when you don't want to. Getting fit and strong  isn’t a one stop deal. It’s a long term prospect. You know how they’re always saying, “It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon.” Well, that’s true. In fact, it might actually be an ultra. I'll be honest – I've fallen for the all-or-nothing trap more times than I care to admit. You know the one. Where you're either crushing every workout and meal prepping like a boss, or you're sprawled on the couch wondering where your motivation went. Sound familiar? But here's what I've learned through my own messy journey: becoming fit and strong isn't about those dramatic before-and-after photos....

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Strength Training for Women Over 50

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

July 15, 2025
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Building Muscle, Fit and Strong, Fitness, Work Outs

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...

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Current Workout Routine

What’s Your Current Workout Routine?

June 17, 2025
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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...

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Find Your Passion and Stay Healthy with Pat Bissell

December 10, 2024
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Find Your Passion and Stay Healthy with Pat Bissell #168 Download | Open in New Window Pat Bissell talks with Jill and Chris about how she found her passion and has consistently found ways to stay healthy and fit. A long time friend of Chris's, Pat describes herself as a very active mature female. She has been active her whole life always enjoying sports, exercise classes and strength training for the past 25 years. We discuss: How important the social aspect is to enjoying exercise Working out with strength training on machines Types of cardio she enjoys Working through injuries and rehabbing after surgery Recently turning 70 and keeping fit Lifetime membership in weight watchers Her alternative to butter The key of using Small Steps when you are facing...

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Mat Pilates for Women Over 50

Mat Pilates for Women Over 50

December 3, 2024
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Mat Pilates for Women over 50? In our talk with Coach Adina O’Neill, Adina mentioned the value of doing Pilates as a cross training exercise.  That motivated me to return to the Mat Pilates class at my gym.  The first class I attended this time was a real eye opener. I could tell I was working my abs. I also really felt my hips moving in ways that I don’t do much anymore. Nothing really hurt but I was sore afterwards. Not injured but I could sure tell I’d used my body in a different way. Mat Pilates offers a way to improve strength, flexibility, and balance without the need for equipment other than a Mat. At Becoming Elli, we’re all about empowering strong women, and...

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Benefits of Squats

The Benefits of Squats

November 5, 2024
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I know there are benefits to doing squats. I end up doing a lot of squats though I don’t really enjoy them. They’re just not a fun exercise, at least I don’t think so.  I find them to be challenging and it’s hard to see progress. If you’re lifting weights, you can tell when you’re getting stronger but that isn’t as evident with squats. So why do squats? One of the biggest advantages of squats is their ability to build lower body strength. Strong legs are essential for everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, and lifting objects. Squats not only build muscle but also increase functional strength, which translates to better performance in sports and day-to-day tasks. Additionally, squats help strengthen your core muscles, which improves...

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Consistently Walking this summer

Consistently Walking in the Morning

August 6, 2024
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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...

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Strength Workout developed by Artificial Intelligence

Strength Workout developed by Artificial Intelligence

May 18, 2024
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Wondering what a strength workout developed by artificial intelligence might look like? I've been dabbling to figure out ways to use artificial intelligence in my everyday life, so I asked Google Gemini to make up a workout. Here was the prompt: create a 20 lb kettlebell and 15 lb dumbbell workout plan designed for a middle-aged woman to build strength in the core, upper body, and lower body. Include a detailed warm up routine and specific stretches for the cool down. Several caveats before you read further. This does NOT replace the advice of a real personal trainer. AI merely searches different websites and compiles information. It doesn't consider the real person you are and/or take into account your goals, strengths, injuries or hang ups. It's just a...

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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

BecomingElli @ gmail.com

Northeast Ohio

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