The Mid-Life Mama

Take Stock
We have got to move!

Okay, so this is a little extreme, and maybe this is not your thing. I only do this once a year for fun and to prove to myself that I can. There is no upper age limit for crazy and benefiting from exercise.  You are never too old to move. 

Let's face it. Mid-life often means the mid is spreading. Along with everything else. You're huffing and puffing to keep up with the crowd and the list of creaky joints and aches keeps getting longer! Yes, the fact that you're busy and moving all day counts, but if you're spreading, your body is sending you, no screaming at you that it's not enough. 

Many of us overestimate the amount of activity we actually perform each day. There's no way to ignore the jiggle and the bulge and the puffing. Take the hint and move more. Walk, bike, run, swim, kayak, dance, climb a wall.... Something on a consistent, regular schedule. Not once or twice a week. Minimum of 45-60 minutes, 3 times per week. Work toward 5 times per week. Too busy? Speed things up and git er dun in less time but with more intensity. Already doing that? Resistance training! Adds muscle, increases metabolism.

Movement is absolutely necessary for good physical health. It's not easy sticking with a regular routine. I've fallen off the ride myself. Only 6% of people are successful by themselves in changing and maintaining physical change by themselves. 

2 main reasons: motivation and accountability. That's where some fun electronic gadgets and computer programs can make us more accountable. The motivation needs to come from a human source. All the great workouts on line will not make you successful. That success rate stays at 6% even for those using digital training. There needs to be a human factor. A workout buddy, supportive family member or, yes, a fitness coach or personal trainer. Don't forget the motivation of new workout clothes. You may be in your husband's t-shirts now but you will want to show off the new you with some of the fun gear.

I'll be reviewing some of the gadgets,programs and workout clothing that are available to you as well as give you some actual exercises and workouts. I will be giving you some options for exercises so that you will not be able to use the "I can't" excuse. (Personally, the word "Can't" should be right there with the other four-letter words.)

I will be here to show you what a mid-life mama "can" do.