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For a very long time, women were encouraged to exercise primarily to burn calories, lose weight, or make their bodies smaller. I would really like us to move past that. Strength training is about much more than changing how your body looks. It is about protecting your bones. Maintaining muscle. Supporting your metabolism. Keeping your joints strong. Carrying your groceries. Getting up off the floor. Putting your suitcase in the overhead compartment. Gardening. Traveling. Play

Short answer: Yes—with the right approach. Knee pain is one of the most common concerns I hear: “I’d love to try yoga, but my knees won’t let me.” And that’s completely valid. The key isn’t whether you can do yoga, it’s how yoga is approached. Why Knees Can Struggle in Yoga Knees are designed for stability, not a lot of twisting or forced range. In some classes, discomfort happens because: poses are pushed too deeply alignment isn’t explained there aren’t enough options off

You might have heard it a lot: “I’d try yoga, but I’m not flexible.” I hear this all the time. It’s a common worry that stops many people from even stepping onto a mat. But here’s the truth: No, you do not need to be flexible to start yoga. Not even a little. Most pictures of yoga show people folded into shapes that look impossible. That can make yoga seem like something only flexible people can do. But yoga isn’t about being flexible first. It’s about becoming more flexible

Whether you have been practicing yoga for many years or are still on the fence about trying a class, I've always found it helpful to...