Ask PJ Anything
Ask PJ Anything is a series answering all of your health & fitness questions.
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The Secret to Active Ageing
In today's Ask PJ Anything, I will be discussing the following:
- Best workouts for women's heart health
- Info about a recent study that found that working out during this time of the day is best for women's hearts
- How age strong
- What the best type of workouts are for women over 60
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Lunge Variations & Lunge Alternatives
In this episode of Ask PJ Anything, I'll review what muscles are worked in a forward, reverse and side lunge and how to tweak the lunge so they don't hurt the knees and some lunge alternatives.
If you get sore knees from lunges, you'll love this episode.
In addition, I share a great glute-buil...
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Shin Splints or DOMS?
In this episode of Ask PJ Anything, I'm reviewing some exercise alternatives for a common low-impact cardio drill that can aggravate your knees, as well as what every hiker (and walker & runner) needs to be aware of to keep themselves injury free.
I'll also explain what DOMS is and what the dea...
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Target Heart Training - Do You Really Need to Use It
Target heart training, what is it and do we really need to use it when we exercise? In this episode of Ask PJ Anything I do a deep dive into target heart training, how you can determine your own, when you should use it and when you shouldn't.
I also answer a question about where I get my progra...
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How To Keep Exercising & Lifting Weights with Tennis Elbow
If you have tennis elbow you'll want to watch this. In this episode of Ask PJ Anything I go over:
✅ What is tennis elbow - signs & symptoms
✅ How to avoid it
✅ What to do if you do have it
✅ What therapies worked for me
✅ How prolotherapy, PRP and IMS can help
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Deadlift Form - Do This If Your Low Back Hurts with Deadlifts
If you have SI joint issues and it flares up with deadlifts I've got some tips to help you. Whether you get low back from your SI joint, or you've just always suffered this video will teach you what you need to focus on for form as well as two areas of the body to strengthen.
Don't stop doing d...
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Warning Sign Your Abs Are Weak [And A Quick Fix]
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Lifting Heavier Weights - A Beginner's Guide
Have you ever wondered, will they come a time when you simply cannot lift heavier weights? And if so, will that affect your fitness?
As a woman, there may come a time when you can longer lift heavier weights without assistance. In this video, I break down lifting heavier weights - a beginner's ...
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Why You're Not Losing Weight When You Workout
Are you struggling with stubborn weight loss? Maybe you feel it might because of leaky gut syndrome, low thyroid or even age.
In this video, I break down the importance of gut health and what you need to look at if weight loss is a goal, and it's not happening.
I also give my opinion on intermi...
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Stubborn Arm Fat - What to Do for Women Over 40
In this episode of Ask PJ Anything, I chat about what to do if you have fat accumulated in one area of the body, such as your upper arms, as well as why you may be predisposed to carry fat in certain areas of the body and why lifting heavier weights isn't the answer to toning those stubborn areas...
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How To Workout With An Injury
I am only answering one question in today's Ask PJ Anything. And while the question is specific to one area of the body being injured, I feel my answer will resonate with anyone who has either injured themselves in the past or is currently injured, as well as anyone over the age of 50.
So, if y...
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Training When Injured
In today's Ask PJ Anything, I'm going in-depth on how you can rehab an injury at home and when and what you should be doing to keep your fitness.
I'll also discuss hip bursitis and what exercises you can do standing to target the hip and glute muscles that won't aggravate the bursae. This is a ...
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Dumbbell Safety Tips
In today's Ask PJ Anything, I'm breaking it down, step by step, on how to properly handle heavier dumbbells. From setting up for a chest press to properly getting your heavy dumbbells off the ground and what the easiest way to get a heavy dumbbell up for a sumo squat.
I'll also review how to ge...
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Best Ways to Injury-Proof Your Body After 50
I get asked a lot about avoiding issues and problems with the joints and muscles as we age. In today's video, I give my top 10 tips on making your body resilient and durable. In other words, how to injury-proof your body when you workout. Because no one wants to be sidelined with an injury!
Hip ...
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Virtual Training & Results for Men
In this episode, I explain the one thing in fitness that I don't do anymore and whether or not men will see results with my workouts.
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The ULTIMATE Workout Schedule
In this video, I'll show you the ideal weekly training schedule to help you get in shape and meet your health goals. Join me as I discuss how to create an effective workout plan tailored to fitness for women over 40!
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Are You Eating Too Many (or too little) Calories? Find Your Personal Sweet Spot
Are you over 40 and confused about how many calories you should be eating?
This short video will help demystify the calorie equation and help you find your personal sweet spot! Whether you're looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or maintain your current shape, this video will give you the key i...
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Unlocking Your Range of Motion: Tips for Improving Thoracic Spine Mobility
As we age, our mobility and flexibility can begin to decline. For women over 40, this can be a major problem, especially if it’s in the mid-back area or what we call the thoracic spine.
Reduced thoracic spine mobility can lead to poor posture, back pain, and difficulty with daily activities.
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The Best Way to Stretch Your Hamstrings When You’re Over 50
As we get older, our bodies tend to lose their flexibility, making it harder to engage in physical activities without injuring ourselves. One of the most common issues among people over 40 is tight hamstrings. Hamstring tightness can lead to lower back pain and hip injuries, interfering with over...
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Two-a-Day Workouts: Are They Safe and Effective for Over 40?
Are you looking to maximize your fitness routine? Two-a-day workouts or exercising twice a day may seem like the perfect solution. But is it a good idea? In this video, I’ll explore the pros and cons of two-a-day workouts so you can decide if it’s a good fit for you.
2-a-day workout sample week:...
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Carb Cycling for Fat Loss - Is It Right For You?
Are you trying to lose weight? You might have heard of carb cycling. Many proponents claim that it will accelerate fat loss and help you avoid frustrating fat loss plateaus. In this video, I am going to discuss what carb cycling is, how it works and whether or not carb cycling is the right strate...
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Best Leg Workout Tips
Leg workouts are essential for women over 40 to maintain their overall health, strength, and mobility. In this video, I explain the best-targeted exercises to strengthen your legs and five tips to help you rock your goals.
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Do Cardio Workouts Interfere with Your Strength Gains?
For many people over 40, strength training is a key element of their workout regimen. However, there's a common concern: will doing cardio workouts interfere with strength gains? It's a valid question, and there's definitely a lot to consider. In this blog post, we'll dive into the research and g...
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The Ultimate Guide to Losing Fat After Menopause
Our 40s and 50s are a time in our lives when our bodies undergo significant changes, and for some women, weight gain and fat accumulation.
For many, it can be frustrating and challenging to shed those extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight.
In today’s Ask PJ Anything episode, we’ll chat a...