exercise

Why I Love Fitness/Nutrition Coaching!

Many ask how I’ve ended up in the field of fitness training and nutrition coaching. I’ve always enjoyed the feeling of being well and at optimal energy to enjoy life-whatever stage I was in. My mother often wondered if one day I would collapse with such ongoing energy. When she said, ” geez, you never…

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No Exercise Equipment? No problem!

I was talking with someone today about his workout routine.  He travels a lot.  Some hotels don’t have good exercise facilities.  He is busy and passionate about his work, yet knows he needs to make time for his health.  He figured out a way to get it done with no exercise equipment.  Your body can…

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Health Management in your 50s & Beyond……

I do think that it seems like people really don’t look their age anymore….they either look way older or way younger! In the last couple weeks, I’ve had a number of people comment on how young I look! That feels pretty cool to a 58 year old grandmother of two and mother of 6! Have…

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The Benefits of Online Nutrition & Fitness Coaching

Many ask, “How does this online training and nutrition coaching work?” It’s all done via Skype or FaceTime.  Don’t know what Skype is? Most of us with a laptop have a built in camera. Skype is a free download. You go to Skype.com, and follow the prompts to establish Skype app on your desktop.  Or…

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My Balance Stinks!

This week, balance was a common theme among my clients.  The 30 year olds still do fairly well, but the clients in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond really seem to struggle with maintaining balance.  How about you?  Here’s a few self tests you can take to see how you are doing in the balance…

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I Want to Eat Well & Exercise, but….What's My Problem?!

I have a current client who is really struggling with exercising on her own and being committed to eating healthy.  With tears in her eyes, she said, ” I don’t know what my problem is!”  I can’t seem to get motivated!  What about you?  Can you relate to that same struggle?  Truly, healthy living requires…

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Bucket List #1. I Want toTravel

I have some clients who are in retirement and do a whole lotta’ traveling!  Twice a year they visit exotic and historical places domestically and overseas!  Is this something you wish to do?  Is number one on your bucket list, “I Want to Travel”. ? Guess what!  These adventures take some physical prowess!  Well, perhaps…

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Ignite the Metabolic Fire!

I know.  You look down and what do you see?  That blob of fat is your belly!  You’ve never seen it before, you say?  Well, then, perhpas you are that lucky highschooler/college girl/guy who always had ripped, flat  abs.   I wish I could say the same….I”ve always fought a bit of a belly, but…

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I Want my Old Love back!

So,  you want to return to an old love? You use to play ball Basketball?  Football?  Tennis?  Soccer?  You remember your track athlete days?  Maybe you were a dancer?  Skater?  The years have gone by, you look in the mirror and say, “Oh Geez, what the heck happened?”  Then, you determine to get back in…

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Body Fat & Strength/Resistance Training

Oh my!  I had a rude awakening yesterday!  I decided to go get a body fat ‘check-up’ yesterday, and the result confirmed my concerns that it had risen.  Darnit!  I knew it!  I felt it in my  clothes…and I knew what I saw in the mirror.  Before you all are like, “Geez Cindy you seem…

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