So, you’ve hit 50 (or maybe you’re just about to), and you’re wondering, How do I get fit at this stage of life? The answer might be simpler than you think: Start where you are....
How to Start Getting Fit after 50: Female
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Timonium Personal Training Blog
by Stephen Holt, Timonium Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Dealing With Insulin Resistance for Women over 50
Insulin resistance (same as lowered insulin sensitivity) is a common and potentially dangerous issue for women over 50. In short, insulin resistance means your body’s cells...
More Is Not Better: How to Start Your New Strength Training Program After 50
A new-ish client at our personal training gym in Timonium just asked me why she was doing "only" two sets while her friends did three (or even four) sets of certain exercises. So...
Fight Menopausal Fat Gain with Better Sleep
Not getting enough sleep doesn't just make you tired and cranky (hey, nothing personal🙂) ... It also makes it easier for you to store menopausal fat...
Aren’t Almond Milk and Spinach Good for Me?
Wait, you can have TOO MUCH spinach?? Yep - spinach is really high in "oxalates." Oxalates are naturally occurring compounds in certain seemingly healthy and innocuous foods...
Put the “no” in Granola
What we now call granola (originally, “granula”) was invented in 1863 and started as unsweetened bran nuggets soaked in milk. (So the “tradition” of cereal and milk started only...
Why Your Resting Heart Rate is Important
What's YOUR resting heart rate (and why does it even matter)? The simplest way to find your resting heart rate is to … (Well, THE simplest way is to check your smart watch) The...
Camel Humps and Menopausal Fat Gain
Camels are known for two things: Their humps, and Their ability to go for long periods without water. But do you know the relationship...
Why Women Over 45 Should ADD Muscle
Boosting Your Metabolism As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues. However, building muscle can help counteract this...