For women over 50, dieting often triggers a metabolic power failure. Discover why calorie restriction backfires during menopause and how strength training acts as the ultimate furnace to reignite your energy and metabolic burn.
Sliders are a compact, inexpensive tool that turn bodyweight movements into joint-friendly strength and stability training. By reducing friction, they force your hips, core, and shoulders to control motion through the entire range, building eccentric strength and balance. Expect stronger hips, a more connected core, and smoother movement patterns with consistent practice.
Shifting your strength training to home offers many benefits. You don’t need a garage full of equipment – you simply need a few thoughtful, low-cost tools to build real strength right where you live.
Physical therapy is often an important part of supporting bone health, especially for women who have fallen recently or who are at higher risk for falls. A good PT helps you understand movement patterns, teaches precise form, and guides you through early strength and balance progressions that build safety and confidence. These skills fit naturally […]
Part II of our bone-health series focuses on what you can do to fight back against bone loss. While genetics and past nutrition are outside your control, many powerful strategies are available now. With the right blend of exercise, nutrition, and medical support, you can strengthen bone and lower fracture risk at any stage of life.
Osteoporosis isn’t a personal failure or an inevitable part of aging. It’s a measurable change in bone strength, one that women can address with knowledge, movement, and the right support. This first article explains what osteoporosis is, how it’s diagnosed, and why women in midlife deserve clear information, not fear. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is […]
In the world of fitness, the glutes often get all the glory, but most of that praise goes to the mighty gluteus maximus – the powerhouse behind our squats and deadlifts. However, tucked away on the side of your hip is a smaller, often-ignored muscle that arguably holds more sway over your daily movement, balance, and long-term joint health: the gluteus medius. For women striving for strength, agility, and mobility, overlooking this critical muscle is a significant oversight.
Starting a strength training journey is one of the single best investments you can make in your health, especially as you move through midlife. It’s the key to increasing bone density, boosting your metabolism, and maintaining long-term independence. However, the world of weights and strength training can be intimidating. And there is a lot of […]
It’s not just in your head: as the days get shorter that feeling of wanting to curl up on the couch instead of working out is a real, physiological response. The shift to less daylight can disrupt the very chemistry of our brains, impacting everything from mood to energy. For women – especially those of […]
Step-ups are deceptively simple—and that’s their power. Each rep trains targeted single-leg strength, balance, and coordination while preparing your body for the movement patterns of daily life. We’re not just training legs—we’re investing in your mobility, bone health, and confidence for decades to come.
We love strength training—its grounding, powerful, and builds resilience from the inside out. But let’s talk about the flip side for a moment: cardio—not as competition, but as your supportive partner. Cardio doesn’t have to be daunting. It can be your mind-clearing walk, your rhythmic dance, your late-day swim, or even huffing up hills with […]
Nordic walking turns an ordinary walk into a full-body adventure. With poles in hand, you add rhythm, power, and a touch of play to every stride — engaging your upper body, challenging balance, and boosting heart health all at once. While Every Woman Fitness emphasizes strength training, we love helping you diversify your cardio. Mixing […]
We live in a world that seems to move much too fast: news served in 30-second sound bites, take-out meals, promises of a new supplement which will make you fit in 30 days. But the results of exercise take time. Any gain fast-won is fleeting. Health measures, be it developing strength to move furniture with […]
In our article Good Sore vs Bad Sore, we mentioned a few techniques to enhance recovery after workouts: nutrition, sleep, and cold immersion. In this article we expand on recovery with easy-to-implement techniques which can enhance your workout recovery while feeling good about your decision to engage in strength training. Play with these techniques as […]
Interrupting sitting with even low-intensity movements can lead to massive improvements in your health. If sustained sitting is the new smoking, let’s not sustain sitting.
If you just join EveryWoman Fitness, we are just as excited as you to get rolling on your first workouts! This article will explain the format of your workouts and some of the thinking behind how we are structuring your work. We follow evidence back methodologies to develop our program and architect the program so […]
And how to tell the difference You might feel a little stiff or sore as you move throughout your day after starting our fitness program. Maybe it’s as you walk up or down stairs, or reaching for something out of the cabinet. Don’t worry, you are not alone. Although muscle soreness after exercise varies by […]
Strength training is an important part of an overall fitness program for everyone. As we age, the importance of strength training becomes more important, especially for women. This article will discuss why strength training is not just for athletes, and why it is important for woman as we age.
What are they and how to choose the right ones for you Resistance bands are stretchy, inexpensive exercise gadgets which fold to pocket-size when not in use. They provide resistance when stretched, allowing you to build muscle and improve flexibility without heavy weights. We can think of no other piece of workout equipment that is […]
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