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How To Fix Digestive Issues Naturally
I come from an era, and I’m sure you can relate if you’re an over 50 woman, where it was all about “suck your stomach in, stick your chest out”. And...
How To Tone Your Inner Thighs
I spent years during the 80’s and 90’s cursing the bulkiness of my inner thighs. Why did my thighs touch and depending on the time of the month,...
Correct Squat Position – STOP tucking your glutes!
Way back in 2002, when I first became a Master Personal Trainer, we were taught by the (gym) fitness industry, to tell our clients to ‘tuck their...
Get Your Foot Position Right When You Squat
My ex from many, many years ago had a bit of a ‘duck’ walk going on. His feet winged out when he stood and walked. He smoked! Can’t believe I...
Tight neck muscles? Too much time in front of the computer?
When I first got excited about starting an online business, I completely ignored the fact that it would entail hours sitting in front of a screen! ...
How to stay motivated to workout…
My husband rides 30 minutes in hardcore tourist-filled traffic to get to his gym. My girlfriend gets up at 5am to get to her 6am Yoga Class. And I...
Why routines are important. Especially after 50!
I grew up in a loud family. My Mum and Dad would argue like cat & dog. But the minute dinner guests arrived at home, which was often when I...
Getting sore back muscles? Look to your CORE!
I’m an avid gardener. It’s my ‘happy place’. Well it’s one of them! I get it off my Mum…she’s 86 (at the time of writing this) and still on the...
No time to workout? Try this….
I cycled 20 minutes in the dark. Did a 1 hour aerobics class. Cycled home. Showered. Ate…quickly. Then jumped in the car for the 30-40 min...
Feeling stiff, tight & achy? Release your fascia!
1978. My girlfriend and I were John Travolta obsessed! Both of our bedroom walls were covered in pouting, strutting images of Mr Travolta. All of...
Over 50? Get a few balance ball exercises in your routine!
The footpaths in Ubud are an exercise in balance, flexibility, agility and keeping your wits about you! Gaping holes, slippery hazards, gravel,...
Urgh! Belly Fat! 4 Steps To Reduce The Belly Over 50!
Forget the miracle powder or pill! We all have to deal with it. It's part of the ageing process. Watch these 4 short videos for doable tips and...