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Aching Lower Back

Aching Lower Back

I used to have a little chuckle to myself when I saw gardening ads for strap on knee pads.  Designed for people with hip issues who had to kneel while fossicking around in the garden. They always featured elderly nana style women with grey hair. Well at 57 and with...
Hate Pushups?

Hate Pushups?

I have a love/hate relationship with them.  Some days they feel HARD!   BUT I LOVE how they firm-up your upper body and how STRONG they make you feel. If you do full body pushups with great form – stick with them.  But if you’ve got dubious form – you’re...
Workout Tips For Women Over 50

Workout Tips For Women Over 50

I take all the shortcuts here in Ubud.  Not just because they’re shorter and quicker!  But when you’re on a pushbike you’re the lowest common denominator on the road.  So the less time I have to play ‘chicken’ with cars and trucks the better! One shortcut I always...
Do you have to stretch after a workout?

Do you have to stretch after a workout?

If you ever see me in an airport, I’m the one doing weird things up against the wall! Stretching out my arm and chest muscles.  Opening up my shoulder girdle.  Then it’s time for the Theraband series of stretches, a bit of spiky ball rolling on my glutes and then...