
Muscle-Building vs. VO2 Max: Which One is More Important for Women?
What is VO2 Max and why should you care? In recent years there has been a lot of focus on VO2 max, or maximal oxygen

What is VO2 Max and why should you care? In recent years there has been a lot of focus on VO2 max, or maximal oxygen

With the academic year starting soon (too soon!), it’s time to learn something new. One of my favorite ways to learn is by listening to

My daughter Rachel, a competitive swimmer, and I had a ball marveling at the prowess of Olympian Regan Smith breaking the world record in 100

As a wellness and fitness expert, my clients often ask me, “What is the best eating plan for exercise?” or “What do you eat?” My

I’m often asked what to do when you wake up in the middle of the night and cannot fall back to sleep. I totally get

We are surrounded by the mindset that the MORE and HARDER we work, the more successful we will be. This thinking transcends the work realm

Have you ever seen a woman doing a pull up? What do you say to yourself when you see her conquering that movement? “I’ll never

Summer’s here, and with it comes sunshine, vacations, and hopefully, plenty of relaxation. For women in perimenopause or menopause, the season’s heat can exacerbate some

Weight loss or maintenance is almost always top of mind for women who seek my help. And while I always reframe that conversation into one

What is the top barrier to women in their midlife feeling as good as they can and as fit as possible? No question: It’s stress!

Ladies, let’s talk protein—your unsung hero and your ticket to feeling full while meeting your health goals. If the word “protein” conjures up images of

No matter how you define “heavy,” the benefits of lifting (with the right form and consistency) impact every aspect of your life – not just

So often, I hear women ask whether sleep is really that big of a deal. YES! Recently my daughter, who knows I am passionate about

Sleep, for so many, is elusive at best. I know. I used to struggle with night sweats, waking to soothe my son’s night terrors, and

Congratulations! You finally understand that you don’t need an hour-long sweaty workout to stay fit. Yay! At last, you recognize the importance of having a

Daylight Savings Time is one of the many “changes” we have to prepare for in midlife. This year we spring forward on March 8, 2025.
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