Why Resistance Training for Weight Loss Is the Game-Changer You’ve Been Looking For
I remember when I first started weight lifting. It was in college while I was competing as a Division I long distance runner. We would do free weights and some machines, but I was always nervous to lift too heavy, especially on leg day. I worried it would hurt my training runs. That mentality stuck […]
How to Build a Morning Routine for Energy, Strength & Hormone Health
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “If I could just figure out how to build a morning routine that is perfect, everything else would fall into place,” you’re not alone. We’re constantly surrounded by advice that sounds more like a military drill than a self-care strategy: Wake up at 4:30AM. Meditate. Journal. Workout. Cold plunge. […]
It’s Time to Change How You Think About Workout Recovery
When most women think of workout recovery, they picture a rest day, a massage, or maybe an occasional weekend off. It’s seen as a pause; a moment to reset before jumping back into the grind. But the truth is, if you’re a woman in your 40s, it’s time to redefine what workout recovery really means. […]
How Being a Fitness Entrepreneur Taught Me to Train Smarter and Build Better
As a fitness entrepreneur, I spent years living on commission. Every day had to produce. If I didn’t make money, I was failing. The longer I did it, the better I got at it. I tracked every dollar in a spreadsheet, took on more clients whenever expenses crept up, and organized vacations around less busy […]
Redefining Self Care Rituals: Why True Wellness Starts with Listening to Yourself
When you hear the phrase “self care rituals,” what comes to mind? A bubble bath? A glass of wine? Maybe a night in with your favorite comfort food? We’ve been sold a version of self-care that often masks deeper needs. And while there’s nothing wrong with enjoying small pleasures, many of the rituals we’re told […]
Why Are My Workouts Getting Harder?
Have you ever asked yourself, why are my workouts getting harder, mid-workout? You’re not alone. One of the most common things I hear from former athletes and high-achieving women in their 40s is this: “I’m doing everything right but my workouts feel harder and I’m not getting the results I used to.” It is not […]
Fitness for Women Over 40: Why It’s Time to Change the Conversation
“I’ve never heard anyone explain it like that before.” That’s what a listener said after hearing me on the Stronger Than Your Boyfriend podcast recently. And for so many women over 40, that’s the moment; when they realize their experience with fitness hasn’t been personal failure… it’s been a mismatch. In this post, we’re breaking […]
How to Improve Bone Density During Menopause
Why This Matters If you’re wondering how to improve bone density during menopause, you’re not alone. If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve been told to “stay active” or “do weight-bearing exercise” to protect your bones. But no one really tells you what that means, or why it matters so […]
How to Be More Active with a Desk Job (Without Adding Another Workout)
If you’ve been wondering how to be more active with a desk job, you’re not alone. Sitting all day can leave your body stiff, your energy low, and your motivation completely zapped. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough – your body wasn’t designed for this. Before the Industrial Revolution, daily life naturally involved […]
How to Recover from Overtraining: What No One Told Me About Pushing Too Hard
If you’ve been wondering how to recover from overtraining, you’re not alone. For years, I lived in a cycle of overtraining, and I didn’t even realize it. To the outside world, I was thriving: leading training teams, training clients, working long hours, and squeezing in my own intense workouts before or after (let’s not forget […]