It’s not about the pull-up; it’s about what happens when you take the weight off.Yesterday, at 61, I tried something new: weighted pull-ups. Inspired by @susanbishopyoga, I strapped on a...

In a society that tells us to fade quietly as we get older, leaning into our age is a radical act of self-care and defiance.When I challenge myself physically, mentally, and spiritually, I’m not...

Since my 20s, I’ve always worn a little something on my face before heading to the gym or a dance class—and at 61, that hasn’t changed. Maybe it’s a habit I picked up growing up in Spain, who...

At this stage of the game, I don’t wait around for my husband to plan a fun date night—especially since he’s not exactly a fan of parties or dancing… and I love it all.So the other day, I...

There are plenty of things I care about at 61—family, curiosity, growth, joy—but in this reel, I’m showing you three I can visually capture: Style. Strength. Balance.Style is how I express...

I’ve been active since I was young—running, going to the gym, practicing yoga—and at 23, I ventured into the dance world (which is considered pretty late by dance standards).Even though I...

I never get tired of cheering for young people. Aging can be tough, but for some of us, being young was no picnic.As a young person, I was incredibly insecure. I thought I was ugly, not smart...

A friend recently asked why I never post @phildiederich working out with me—well, that’s because he goes to a different gym!Truth is, he doesn’t want to work out with me! 😂 And that’s...

I never leave the house without applying SPF on my face and neck. Most days—even if I’m just heading to the gym—I also wear a little makeup. My go-to routine includes a CC cream (usually from...

This is my go-to hairstyle for the gym and also for a night out. I vary leaving my waves out as a high ponytail or a braid, to tying it into a high-top bun.The pillow scrunchie is by @mykitsch...

Why train for a pull-up?Because it’s not just about muscle strength. It’s about consistency, grit, and resilience—the kind you build every time you push toward a goal.I’ve tried to find...

I’m 61 and have been in gyms since I was a fitness instructor in my 20s and 30s. At this point, I feel at home at any gym, no matter who’s around me, or whether I’m familiar with the equipment...

Something I plan to work through with EMDR soon took a serious toll on my mental health—especially from late December through mid-January. This wasn’t something I could control—it was an...

The best part of being part of an active family is all the great times we’ve spent moving together! I started running, biking, and even practicing yoga with my dad as a teenager. Some of our best...

I started my yoga practice at age 13, hoping it would help me—wait for it—GAIN weight. I was made fun of at school for having “stick legs.”Ironically, I later turned to yoga to—wait for...

Life has a way of keeping us on our toes. One minute you're on top of the world, and the next, you're knee-deep in life's messy middle. Trust me—I've been there many times.I've had my share of...

I’m currently sick in Madrid and today I had to cancel seeing two of my best friends, whom I’ve thankfully already seen on this trip. (Español más abajo)After coughing all night, my ribs...

My dad was the one who got me into running and yoga when I was 13—and at 61 I’m still going strong.He exercised long before it was trendy, and it has served him well. He also set a great...

Back in my 20s, when I was a fitness instructor in Madrid, my sister @sandracarbonell_ used to take my classes. Now, the roles have reversed—she’s the one giving me tips to improve my...

It’s not about the pull-up, but what it took me to get there.I’m going through a rough patch personally and on the hardest days when depression rears its head, I remind myself that I too can do...