How you think about yourself will influence how you age. You can be a positive self influence.

Falls can be prevented. Strength creates choices.

How we age is more within our control than we realize.

Start today.

We have to sit for oh so many reasons but sitting for long is not so good for our bodies and health. Read on for strategies for modifying your sit.

All about rest. Take it from someone who was always on the go, recovery and rest are equal parts of strength training and fitness.

There is so much noise about protein and other aspects of eating. Here are my thoughts from nine years of strength coaching. Thoughts, not edicts.

If you want to be independent as you age, start training for that now. Daily practice will keep you strong.

Maintaining your balance is key to staying upright, preventing falls, and preserving your independence. Learn how your brain, muscles, and senses work together to keep you steady—and why strength training is one of the best ways to improve your balance as you age.

Strength train now for today and for the future.

Has your balance become less reliable? Do you notice you might brush a wall while you pass? Do you trip more? Are you afraid of falling or have you fallen? The good news is you can improve your balance at any age.

Breathing technique and body awareness I learned in Tai Chi, Yoga, and Mat Pilates improved my strength training immeasurably.

My knee threatened to give out on my friend’s birthday. Determined, and aided by a knee brace, I completed the hike. I love feeling capable and challenged at 68.

Are you afraid you will fall down and not be able to get up? Let’s work on your relationship with the floor now before that happens.

Do you hold your breathe when strength training? Here’s what to do.

Transition from the Activity Trap to the Strength Plan.

Sixty-eight feels great. Here’s why.

Most workouts focus on exercises.

Strong bodies are built by training movement patterns.

Instead of thinking about individual exercises, think about how your body moves: hinging, squatting, lunging, and moving side to side.

To eat healthy, I keep it simple. I fill half my plate or bowl or smoothie with veggies and fruits, eat protein with every meal and snack, feature fiber and healthy fats. That’s it. And I weigh what I weighed at 30.

Rather than endless Kegels, use your breath to lift with exhale and relax with inhale to treat your pelvic floor with kindness.