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Swimming with sharks at 60 was not something I ever planned to do. But during a @virginvoyages cruise stop in Bimini, Bahamas, in May of 2024, Phil and I booked a snorkeling excursion that ended with …

Swimming with sharks…

Swimming with sharks at 60 was not something I ever planned to do. But during a @virginvoyages cruise stop in Bimini, Bahamas, in May of 2024, Phil and I booked a snorkeling excursion that ended with us jumping into the ocean surrounded by over 20 nurse and reef sharks.I was nervous when I saw them from the boat, but once in the water, I realized how calm and uninterested they were in us, and it turned into one of the most peaceful, almost meditative experiences of my life. I dove above them, in awe.Then, a month ago, at 61, I found myself in Honeymoon Harbor, this time with my youngest, …

How I progressed to doing full pull-ups at 61 and why I chose a neutral grip. Here’s how I did it:1. Dead Hangs: I started by just hanging from the bar, arms fully extended. Builds grip strength a…

How I progressed to …

How I progressed to doing full pull-ups at 61 and why I chose a neutral grip. Here’s how I did it:1. Dead Hangs: I started by just hanging from the bar, arms fully extended. Builds grip strength and preps the shoulders.2. Scapular Engagement: Small movements, pulling shoulder blades down and back without bending elbows. This teaches proper muscle activation and stability. 3. Negative Resistance: I’d jump to the top position (chin above the bar) and lower slowly with control. This builds eccentric strength essential for pulling up. 4. Full Pull-Ups: I combined it all to pull myself …

Relieving back pain from sitting too long is a common request, and it’s something I need myself!As an RYT-500 yoga teacher and a former fitness instructor for 20 years, I know firsthand that even …

Relieving back pain …

Relieving back pain from sitting too long is a common request, and it’s something I need myself!As an RYT-500 yoga teacher and a former fitness instructor for 20 years, I know firsthand that even with regular workouts and yoga practice, hours spent writing and creating content can lead to tension and stiffness.In this reel, I share a simple seated sequence to release your lower back. Remember, twists don’t have to be intense. It’s about tuning in to the body you’re in today. Some days you might feel stiff or tired, and that’s perfectly okay.The second pose—a seated figure 4 s…

Some forms of ageism are loud, like the assumptions people make about what we should or shouldn’t do past a certain age. But the most persistent one is often the voice in our own heads.Even now, a…

Some forms of ageism…

Some forms of ageism are loud, like the assumptions people make about what we should or shouldn’t do past a certain age. But the most persistent one is often the voice in our own heads.Even now, after decades of personal Growth and professional reinvention, I still catch myself asking, "Am I too old for this?" Too old to wear a bikini. To take up something new. To dream bigger.That voice isn't the truth. It's just a script we inherited, and we can choose to rewrite it.I became a mother at 37 and 40. I met the Love of my life at 46. I started my own business at 50. In my 50s, …

Four pull-ups at 61. I still can’t quite believe it, even when I’m kicking my way through the fourth one!A few years ago, I tore my rotator cuff and was out of commission for two full years. I s…

Four pull-ups at 61.…

Four pull-ups at 61. I still can’t quite believe it, even when I’m kicking my way through the fourth one!A few years ago, I tore my rotator cuff and was out of commission for two full years. I still worked out as much as I could during that time, but I lost a lot of muscle mass and strength. I’m still working on full extension, but I’m not waiting for perfection to celebrate progress.Regaining strength hasn’t just helped me physically. It’s carried me through some of the hardest emotional moments, too, when I lost Toby, our dog of 13 years, a month ago. When things got rocky wi…

At 61, movement is part of my Lifestyle. At home, I go to the gym at least three times a week and practice yoga the other days. When I Travel, I still make time for it. I usually aim for an hour (shor…

At 61, movement is p…

At 61, movement is part of my lifestyle. At home, I go to the gym at least three times a week and practice yoga the other days. When I travel, I still make time for it. I usually aim for an hour (shorter than at home), but if I only have 20 or 30 minutes, that’s fine too.Here’s what helps me stay motivated:• I pack workout clothes I actually want to wear • I treat it as “me time,” not something I have to do • I focus on how I want to feel, not on doing it perfectly • I remind myself that a short workout is always better than noneI don’t move to chase an image. I do it t…