5 Compelling Reasons to Incorporate Weight Training after age 40.

Women can lose about 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade after the age of 40, and this rate can increase after menopause. Factors like hormonal changes, inactivity, and overall health can influence this loss. Regular strength training and physical activity can significantly slow down this process and help maintain muscle mass.

Do you have low back pain? Are you sore after standing or sitting for long periods of time. Compression of your lumbar spine can be improved with some easy exercises. Don’t suffer. You can feel better by releasing some tight muscles and strengthening some weaker ones.

Since the pandemic and the rising cost of just about everything, I think we have al been looking for ways to do things at home and for less money. You can get started with Pilates at home. Here are a few things to help you!

Understanding how your abdominals work is key to using them properly for exercise. In this video, I explain how to properly engage your core once you understand how each of our abdominal muscles function.

The sexiest abdominal muscles aren’t the ones you think! The deeper muscles of the TA, Transversus Abdominus are the HOTTEST!! Why? Because they protect your back and support your posture. Unfortunately, some of ours have taken a little vacation. This video will help you find them.

Have you ever come back from a walk and felt more relaxed? Or maybe you hit the weights after work and all of your stress from the day washed away.

Since the 1970s, researchers have discovered that physical activity can boost your mood!

When I decided to make the transition from my corporate wellness position to my own Pilates and Wellness business, there was one MAJOR driving factor. I knew a way to help people who didn’t think they could exercise anymore, exercise safely

When they come in, they don’t know that gentle exercise can be that effective. They don’t know that they don’t have to beat themselves up at a gym. They don’t know about the hidden stabilizer muscles that are our secret weapons for strength. And they don’t know that the small movements (when done correctly) in Pilates, work so many muscles all at once. You get so much bang for your buck!!

There was nothing expensive under that roof, but there was a priceless treasure every human being seeks. Belonging. Throughout my entire 43 years, I always knew that in this place I was welcomed and loved unconditionally. It was a place I could go just to be.