High Intensity and Sprint Intensity Interval Training

The Benefits of High Intensity and Sprint Intensity Interval Training for Peri- and Post-Menopausal People

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You likely already know how important cardio and strength training are for women in mid-life. Now, research is steadily growing in support of the many benefits for doing higher intensity work as women age. But what are these modalities? Are you already doing them if you take a class that features some blend of cardio and strength, like the Unstill Life Strength & Stamina workouts? This week we’re going to dive into it with a wee explainer and talk about why including 1-2 HIIT or SIT workouts a week has huge benefits. Read more

Range of Motion in Strength Training

What is Range of Motion and Why is it Important in a Strength Exercise?

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You don’t realize how important your range of motion is until an injury happens. I planned on going pro for volleyball when I was in high school, but unfortunately, I tore my rotator cuff before the last game of my senior year. Even today, using my full range of motion in my right shoulder can be painful because of the injury. I wish I had done more strength training when I was playing volleyball in high school, because I wonder if this could have prevented the injury, or it might not have been as severe. Read more

Everyday Habits for Longevity

Your Longevity To-Do List

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I admit to being pretty into longevity–both as a health and fitness  topic, and also personally: I want to stick around a while. And I want to enjoy as much of that while I can, not just passively watch it go by. In case you missed it, the NY Times published an article on their Well Blog recently:  9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity. Can you guess the nine things? Well, Unstill Life can help you out with at least three of them, and I might even run errands with you if you’re interested. 😉 Read more

How Exercise Can Help With Burnout

How Exercise Can Help With Burnout

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We’ve all had those mornings when we keep hitting snooze. The last thing we want to do is get up, let alone work out. Between work, family, errands, and everything else on your plate, feeling mentally and physically drained can become the norm, rather than the exception. Read more