Watching your parents get older can change the way you think about their health, strength, and independence. Maybe you’ve noticed that your mother or father isn’t as active as they used to be. Perhaps they’ve mentioned feeling less confident about exercising, or you’ve noticed that everyday activities seem to require more effort. You want to…
There’s a common belief that strength training is something you need to start when you’re young. If you didn’t spend your 30s, 40s, or 50s lifting weights, you might assume you’ve missed your opportunity. But here’s some good news: You can absolutely start strength training in your 60s, 70s, and even beyond. You don’t need…
Getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up on building strength. In fact, maintaining muscle, staying mobile, and keeping your body active become increasingly important as the years go by. But one question I often hear is: How often should seniors strength train? Should you lift weights every day? Is once a week enough?…
Getting older doesn’t mean you suddenly need to stop challenging your body. But it may mean that the way you exercise should become more thoughtful, individualized, and appropriate for where you are today. Maybe you’ve exercised for decades and want to keep going safely and confidently. Maybe you haven’t worked out in years and aren’t…
Getting older changes your body, but it doesn’t mean you have to accept becoming weaker, less active, or less confident in what your body can do. In fact, strength training can become more important as you get older—not less. I’m Doris Martinez, founder of DMM Fitness & Nutrition. As a personal trainer and wellness coach,…
Once you’ve decided that personal training may be right for you, another question usually follows: How often should I actually meet with my personal trainer? Once a week? Twice a week? Three times? Is a focused 30-minute session enough, or should you schedule a full hour? There isn’t one answer that’s right for every woman….
Starting personal training can be exciting, but it can also bring up plenty of questions. What will the trainer ask me to do? Do I need to already be in shape? Will the workout be too difficult? What if I haven’t exercised consistently in years? Do I need to join a gym? With DMM Fitness…
Private Fitness Should Be Personal There are more ways than ever to stay active. You can exercise from home, join a group fitness class, follow a workout program, or work individually with a personal trainer. The challenge is figuring out which approach is right for you. Maybe you’ve enjoyed the flexibility of virtual fitness or…
Choosing a fitness class can seem simple until you start looking at all the options. Should you choose a large group class or small group training? Do you need strength training, cardio, or a combination? What if you’re a beginner? And how do you know whether a class will actually fit your goals rather than…
Finding the right fitness program isn’t always about choosing the hardest workout or finding the closest gym. Sometimes, it’s about finding an approach that actually fits your life. For some women, getting to a gym several times a week works perfectly. For others, work schedules, family responsibilities, travel, changing energy levels, or simply the demands…