CoreStrength50 Blog
Twisting Waist Exercise
My husband thinks I’m getting taller. Obviously not. Or I’d be a freak of nature. His training is all about heavy, heavy weights. Which works...
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...
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...
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...
Fitness Ball Balance Exercise
I want to say “I love doing balance exercises” but that’s probably an over-statement. They’re challenging. Some days easier than others but 9...
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...
How To Stay Fit Over 50
There was a serious body-builder in my Master Personal Trainer course. It was many, many moons ago! But I remember he was extremely disciplined...
Tight Shoulders and Neck?
Getting headaches? Tight shoulders and neck? Or spent too much time hunched over the computer? Try this lat muscle, trigger point release...
Trigger Point Roller Lat Release
“Oh….this is BS!” A lady I trained for 10 plus years used to say this every time I got her on the Trigger Point Roller! She looked at me with...
Shoulder & Neck Pain Release Video
Spent too much time hunched over a computer? Ended up with shoulder and neck pain? This is a beautiful way of opening up your spine. Getting into...
7 Home Workout Tips
Bored with your home workouts? Or hit a plateau? You’re going to come up with numerous reasons to avoid doing them! Somedays it can be a ‘good...
20 minute workouts at home
I cycled 20 minutes. In the dark. Did a 1 hour aerobics class. Then cycled home. Showered. Ate. Quickly! And jumped in the car for the 30-40...