At the Dave Asprey Biohacking Conference in Austin, Texas, I tried something I have been hearing about more and more. The Power Plate. Even before the conference, I kept seeing people talk about vibration plates. So when I had the chance to step on one, I did. I got on the red one, which I later realized was the Power Plate MOVE. It was interesting. You stand on this platform while it vibrates underneath you. It does not feel like a traditional workout, but your body is d

I have been thinking a lot about the idea of “one more” from Ed Mylett’s book, The Power of One More. One more choice. One more rep. One more small promise you keep to yourself. I think this applies so well to movement, especially in midlife. So many of us get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking. If I can’t get to the class, I won’t do anything. If I don’t have an hour, it doesn’t count. If I can’t do the full workout, why bother? But 15 minutes counts, especially when it

I've had a dog before… so none of this is surprising. But being back in it again is a reminder of how much it actually changes your day. We get out more. We walk more. And one of the biggest things I've noticed… we walk after dinner. That alone is something I talk about all the time with my health coaching clients… because even a short walk after eating can support digestion and help regulate blood sugar. It's simple… but it's one of those habits that makes a difference

There’s nothing like a few days on the mountain to remind me how much I love skiing… and how much my knees have something to say about it. And I have a feeling I’m not the only one. What’s interesting is… my knees never used to swell like this. A couple of years ago I even had them checked by an orthopedic, and his answer was pretty simple… “it’s just aging.” And while that may be true on some level… I’m realizing that doesn’t mean there’s nothing I can do about it.