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Peri-menopause symptoms have made my workouts harder and less effective recently. My research included doctor appointments, a menopause seminar, blogs, and a really great book. Learn the five changes to make in your fitness routine during peri-menopause in my Mass Appeal segment.

Check out this segment on chair stretches...which are helpful for people who have balance or mobility issues, but these are also great to add if you sit at a desk all day.

Finding Joy in Fitness (what?! is that possible?) YES! Check out the tips from my segment on Mass Appeal!

While not a particularly exciting topic, it's an important one! Trust me when I say that you will feel incredibly different after completing these 4 stretches. And don't worry - you can build these into your routine when you have downtime.

The first patent for a foam rolling device was in the early 1900s.

Foam rolling produces positive effects on flexibility when done before exercise and decreased soreness and fatigue when done following exercise.

Other benefits include increased circulation and joint mobility, improved performance and speeds up recovery.

The foot is the foundation/platform for everything above it. Foam rolling the foot will help the whole body move better.

People tend to roll on cylinders when you actually want to lie still and concentrate on your breathing.

Take away: You control the pressure.

Source: Human Kinetics

We workout every day with the hope that we are getting fitter or preventing the decline of fitness with age, but have you ever tested yourself to see how fit you really are?

Last week I appeared on Channel 22’s Mass Appeal to discuss the difference between chronological age vs. biological/physiological age. Click the link below to watch the segment and take the test for yourself!

Grab a pen and paper and test your fitness knowledge!

It’s always fun to be on Mass Appeal with Kayla and Patrick, but this segment was a total blast as is captured by my face when Kayla kicks Patrick for the first time!

It’s always fun to be on Mass Appeal with Kayla and Patrick, but this segment was a total blast as is captured by my face when Kayla kicks Patrick for the first time!

What happens when you go to the grocery store without a list? You come out having spent too much money and you forget the items that you need for your upcoming meals, am I right? Similarly, if you are going to your workout without a plan, you will likely not be able to hit your fitness goals.

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Check out this Mass Appeal segment as I discuss fitness-based ideas on how to start your new year with a solid plan to reach your wellness goals.

Making small adjustments to your exercise routine can either progress or regress an exercise. Modifications such as adding load, adjusting lever length, changing tempo or range of motion, or incorporating power can all increase the complexity and effectiveness of your workout.

Be sure to tune in to today’s Mass Appeal segment to learn more about how these changes can benefit your fitness routine!

Check out today’s barre segment on Mass Appeal!

What's new with workout gear! Check out today's segment on Mass Appeal!

Check out the segment on SUP Yoga on Channel 22 Mass Appeal. BIG shout out to the co-hosts Kayla and Patrick for being willing to try anything!

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Check out Kayla, one of the Anchors on Mass Appeal, as she does her very first crow pose on live TV! Not only did she rock it, we can all agree that she is BRAVE!!

Grab a pen and paper and test your fitness knowledge!

It’s always fun to be on Mass Appeal with Kayla and Patrick, but this segment was a total blast as is captured by my face when Kayla kicks Patrick for the first time!

Wondering what your personal trainer may or may not be telling you? Learn what questions you should ask before you work with someone.