Get the body you desire at any age… from home!
Learn how to get fit to stay young with fitness tips for women over 50!
We’re so lucky to be living in this new age where we get to connect online, learn, and share with one another. Speaking of sharing… I just turned 75 this year! I still can’t get over it—I may never recover!
When I was in my late 60s, I had a huge wake-up call that sent me to YouTube, searching for experts who could help guide me on how to get fit and strong from my own home. I set very ambitious goals for myself, and I’m happy to report that I accomplished all of them—just by watching YouTube videos like the one above!
After a few years of following this journey, I realized that I now qualify as an expert. That’s why I started this website! I’ll be sharing videos on beauty, fitness, wellness, and cosmetics. Over the years—since I was a model in the 1970s and now into my 70s—I’ve learned so many things that work well, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
My Fitness Journey
Today, I’m going to show you exactly what I did when I started my fitness journey. First, let me show you my fitness room! You might be thinking, What is she talking about?—well, just give me a minute!
This is my fitness room. I know it may not look like it right now, but I’m about to transform it. Give me two minutes!
Before we get started with my exact routine, I just want to say one thing:
There is nothing I have done—from the 1970s to now—that has made a greater difference in my life than getting fit and strong.
It is a game-changer in so many ways! It has:
And the bonus? You look younger, feel younger, and can wear anything you want with confidence!
My Workout Routine
In a future video, I’ll share exactly how I do these exercises step by step. Today, I’ll demonstrate them so you can see what they look like.
A Quick Note: This is only my second video! I’ve had to learn how to use cameras, work with lighting (which is driving me crazy—one minute it’s snowing, then the sun comes out, then clouds roll in!). So bear with me—I appreciate your patience!
I started working out in my late 60s, doing sessions 2-3 days a week for 30 to 90 minutes. I began with shorter workouts and gradually increased the time as I got stronger. As I progressed, I also added additional weights. Everything I’m doing now, I’ve done for years! While I’ve moved on to more advanced exercises, today I’ll show you the basics that helped me get started.
Squats
We’ll start with traditional squats:
- Stand with your feet under your hips, toes slightly pointed out.
- Hold onto the handles for balance.
- Lower yourself as if you’re sitting in a chair—your butt moves back, not straight down.
- Push through your heels to rise back up.
Eventually, the goal is to rely less on the handles and use your own strength!
Sumo Squats
For sumo squats:
- Position your feet wider apart, toes pointed outward.
- This works your inner thighs, along with your glutes, core, and lower body.
Upper Body Exercise
Now, I’ll show you one upper-body exercise that I still do to this day. It helps with flexibility, strength, and muscle definition.
- Hold the straps at medium height.
- Stand about shoulder-width apart.
- Lean slightly forward, then pull yourself back by spreading your arms wide.
- All the resistance should come from your shoulders and arms.
As you progress, you can step farther forward, increasing the challenge!
My Signature Core Exercise
This next move doesn’t have a name—because I modified it myself! So, I’m naming it after me! 😆
This move strengthens your core (from the ribs down) and stretches your entire body.
- Face away from the straps.
- Find a focus point to stabilize yourself.
- Step one foot forward and extend your arms high into a lunge position.
- Pull down on the straps, engaging your arms and core.
- As you lower yourself back down, control your movements and engage your glutes.
It may feel tricky at first, but it’s incredibly effective for tightening your tummy!
Free Weights
Finally, I’ll demonstrate the free weight exercises I do with dumbbells. I’ll let the video show the number of reps and sets (which is always three).
I use heavier weights because they help define my muscles—but I built up to them over time!
Strength training has made such a difference in my life, and I’m excited to share my journey with you. I’ll be posting more videos soon with more advanced versions of these exercises.
Let’s get started! 💪
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I look forward to seeing you again and sharing the beauty in all of us.
Have a beautiful day!
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