I AM Moving

One thing surprised me on a recent ski trip. It didn’t just feel easier on my body. It felt possible in a way it hadn’t before. Years ago, traversing across the mountain didn’t just leave me exhausted. It often felt like an impossible task. Like my body just couldn’t keep up. That feeling wasn’t there this time. I felt it internally, without really talking about it. And my husband noticed it too, without me saying a word. He mentioned how much quicker and stronger I looked mo

Pickleball is having a moment. It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country, every community is adding courts, and everyone knows someone who plays. And the pickleball benefits for midlife health are becoming impossible to ignore. What most people don’t know is this: The real longevity research comes from the racquet sports that came before it. A massive 25-year study found that racquet sports add nearly 10 extra years of life on average, more than running, swimming, or cycl

I finally got back to pickleball this week now that I’m back in Florida. Other than the two clinics I did during the month I was in New Jersey, it had been a long break. Getting back on the court with the girls felt so good. Not just physically, but mentally. 6 reasons why pickleball is good for midlife women 1. Low impact, high movement You get cardio without punishing your joints. 2. Brain and body connection The quick reactions and decision-making keep your mind sharp. 3.

GLP-1 has become the buzzword of the moment, and for good reason. It’s the hormone that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and fullness signals. But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough: your body can naturally support GLP-1 production through simple, consistent movement. It doesn’t take a marathon or a gym membership. Just more intentional movement throughout your day. Why it matters When you move, even at a gentle pace, your muscles act like sponges for g

We joined a true old-school gym right in the center of Bradley Beach, New Jersey for the month we’re here. We just wanted a place close...

One of the challenges of being on the road is figuring out how to keep moving. Over the past few weeks, between our trip to Europe and...

On a recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast (Episode 269) , she interviewed a doctor who said every woman should aim to be able to do...

I’d been in a great groove at the gym, booking classes daily, showing up, feeling strong. One day, my accountability friend at the gym...

This week I had one of those aha moments that made me rethink what movement really means. ​ After an intense SHRED class at Slash Fitness...

If you had told me a year ago that I’d be lifting weights 4 times a week, I would’ve laughed. Then probably changed the subject. But here...

Back to the gym (finally).   After weeks of moving, travel, and way too many days out of my normal rhythm… I finally got myself back to...

We are in Italy right now and have been doing a whole lot of walking this trip, but not just walking… climbing! Our place in Amalfi had...

Did you know every woman should be able to do 11 full push-ups... not on your knees, but real ones? I couldn’t do that until recently,...

Spending time in Florida has given me a front-row seat to the realities of aging. I’ve seen many older adults struggle with everyday...