Are You Ready? I have friends who, from time to time, ask me to help them get motivated to better their lives through healthy eating and exercise.  They mean well, they have good intentions, but most of the time, their hearts and minds are on two different paths when it comes to the actual […]

Need a Refresher to Your Exercise Routine? If you get bored easily, try my fitness classes at Tumbleweed Recreation Center.  I never repeat the same thing twice. It’s always a challenge, never disappointing!  Remember, all my classes can accommodate all levels of fitness – from beginner to seasoned “pro”. Here is my class schedule so you can […]

The Dove Real Beauty Sketches video tells a very important, touching story.  We all need to pay attention to our self-image, inner dialogue and level of confidence.  Please enjoy and learn from this video.  

Many of us feel clumsy or “goofy” when we try our dance skills out on the dance floor.  But actually, if you can walk, you can dance!  It’s simply a matter of placing one foot after the other on the floor.  Now, I realize you might look a little silly just walking around on the […]

Do you sometimes say, “I just don’t have time to exercise.”? What would you say if I told you all you need to do is 5 minutes and you’ll be on your way to long-term health benefits?  Well, that’s what I’m saying!  Just do something for 5 minutes, like water bottle bicep curls, upright rows […]

Success in Numbers Sometimes it’s difficult to get motivated to exercise when it’s a solo effort.  Thankfully, there are options that can lead to successful, fun ways to fit that elusive workout in.  One of those options is attending group exercise classes.  I happen to teach several of these kinds of classes at Tumbleweed Rec Center in […]

The question, “Is Boot Camp Hard?” comes up many times when the phrase “Boot Camp” is mentioned.  The answer is a “simple” yes and no. The original idea behind fitness boot camps was to model the boot camp workouts done by trainees in the military.  Their workouts were designed to build strength, agility, endurance and […]

Did you know that the following aging-related risk factors for falling can be reduced or reversed with exercise? –  Decreased muscle strength –  Decreased muscle endurance –  Poor posture –  Decreased walking speed –  Slower reaction time –  Chronic disease conditions –  Loss of joint flexibility –  Poor circulation –  Fear of falling –  Loss […]

Exercise helps in many ways… We know that leading a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to our physical health (See Sedentary vs. Exercise Part 1). Because your body is designed to work for many years, exercise can keep it in the best operating condition. Here are important messages regarding exercise you need to understand: –  It’s […]

Your body is designed to work for many years. Without exercise, though, you lose muscle strength and endurance; your body becomes stiff, and your energy level declines. Here are some of the effects of leading a sedentary lifestyle: –  Reduced Strength –  Loss of Mobility –  Increased Frailty –  Poor Posture –  Increased Dependence – […]