Myth: Starting an exercise program is time-consuming. It’s one of the most common excuses I hear as a trainer. “I don’t have time to spend an hour at the gym every day.” “I’m too busy taking care of my family.”…
Year: 2019
Mythbuster Monday: Crunches
Myth—doing crunches is a great way to get sculpted abs. Busted! First, ab crunches and sit-ups are not very safe exercises. According to research by Dr. Stuart McGill, a specialist in low back disorders, crunches and sit-ups put 340 kg (about 750…
My Top 5 Core Moves
How many times have you heard that it’s important to build core strength? Have you wondered what that means and how to do it? Your core is basically everything that isn’t your head and limbs, but most people define…
My Running Journey, Part 1: Starting to Run
Before I begin sharing my experiences with running, I would like to explain why I am sharing this. I simply want other women to know that they, too, can do this! Disclaimer: always check with your healthcare provider before attempting a new exercise…
Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
According to Dr. Jim Horne, a leading expert in sleep science, the answer is yes. Horne explained this in an article in the Daily Mail. Like the rest of the body, the brain regenerates during sleep. The more you use your brain during the day,…
Not into exercise? Here are 6 moves to get you going.
There used to be a time when people didn’t have to think about exercising. We were hunter-gatherers. We walked everywhere, all the time. When we became agrarian, we worked in the fields. We walked to collect water and we carried water home. Some cultures still…
Honey, I shrunk my muscles!
Ah, the joys of getting older! Our feet get bigger, we shrink in height, our noses and ears get bigger—basically, we become Hobbits and we can’t do much about any of this without the help of a plastic surgeon. Fortunately, there…
Planning to run: the power of a good plan
Most successful endeavors begin with a vision. An architect knows what kind of building she wants to design. An entrepreneur has an idea for a unique business. A runner wants to complete her first 10K race. How successful will they be without a good…
Welcome to BoomerChiX!
Hi! I’m Barbara, a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Aquatic Fitness Professional and (relatively new) runner. This is a fitness blog for GenX and Baby Boomer women. It’s about staying active and fit as we age. It’s about trying…