How Are Your Choices Adding up? Putting a number on things related to health and fitness seems to be inherent in our nature. I’ve heard “Numbers don’t lie,” but in a funny not so funny way I’m asking “What’s the margin for error?” How did your year add up? Below I list some things you could put a number to and then reflect on whether you think more or less of these would be a beneficial way… Source ..read more

Bring Your Home Based Balance Training To the Beach and Beyond This blog is for you if you are over 30 plus years old because your physical strength and muscle mass is on the decline unless you are doing something about it. “Sarcopenia used to be recognized as an aging-related disease. Nowadays, it is known that the decrease in muscle mass function and quality start at ~40 years and that... Source ..read more

If I only knew then what I know now things would be different." ”If I only knew then what I know now then things would be different,” are words we have heard before. In my field of movement, strength, conditioning and nutrition I really believe this to be true. We have so much knowledge now on how to train the body safely, and eat for health and longevity, but there’s no denying a lot of... Source ..read more

Is the way you want to move even possible with the way you are currently living? It really all comes down to just one movement after another but have you ever thought about how you move and why? We are born with an ability to develop and grow as we age, but there are many factors that affect our development and movement as we grow. Here are a few of the factors that influence how well you are... Source ..read more

Did you know that exercise holds some magic? I’m a fitness trainer and former registered nurse who has been looking for magic herself for over 2 decades. Depending on your current fitness level and goals the magic I speak of may be easier than you think. When talking about movement I often get asked: “What are the best exercises?” Followed up with more questions about how hard they are and how... Source ..read more

As we approach nearly a full year of change in our lives influenced by the global pandemic, I write this blog in hopes that you will take this message to heart. I believe in the benefits of improving your nutrition with such certitude that I ask you to accept this challenge today as there is no better time to improve your immunity and the course of your health. “Cultivating Your Health... Source ..read more

I found myself answering this question to some of the participants in my online classes recently. Although I want you to keep safety in mind and make goals realistic I also want you to know I think your fitness goals should not be age appropriate. Of course I believe they should be realistic and achieved in a safe manner but I want to change the way our society ages. I encourage you to stop... Source ..read more

It's been two years since the pandemic started and, like it or not, we have changed. As a former owner of a brick and mortar gym facility, I now teach exclusively online. There are pros and cons of receiving fitness from an electronic platform that my clients have shared. I'm told that it's easy to be consistent at home. Class starts in five minutes and you can Zoom yourself into it! Source ..read more

Is there a future you that is a stronger version of yourself than how you are living now? Helping people build stronger versions of themselves is what I do. I hold a hopeful, empowering vision of your potential for change. I know because I’m living it myself. Do your actions support who you envision being? It’s that vision I suggest you start to craft. Craft it visually in your mind so you don’t... Source ..read more

Best wishes for health and happiness in 2022 from Sheila, Lyndsay, and Louise. A note from Sheila: I made it safely to Dallas, Texas in early December to recertify my Strongfirst kettlebell skills ( SFG2) and take the Barbell Lifting course. (SFL) I’m so glad this opportunity came together despite the obvious challenges of traveling and a different culture of restrictions in Texas. Source ..read more