Alicia Jones Healthy Living

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3 Push-Up & Plank Modifications for Sore Wrists: Exercise for Women Over 50

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When it comes to exercise, there is a modification for everything! Today we are talking about  3 easy push-up and plank modifications for sore wrists. The modifications are: Elevation Neutral Position Support Often when a workout move feels painful, it gets eliminated from the workout plan. This only keeps those pain ridden muscles sore, stiff… Read More.

Exercises to Strengthen the Wrists: Exercise for Over 50

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Exercises to strengthen the wrists are a must if you: Feel pain when doing push ups or planks. Your wrists feel sore or tight when typing or driving. When cooking you may notice a heavy pot fatigues the wrists or creates discomfort for the pinky finger. These are all big signs that your wrists need… Read More.

Lower Body Workout at Home Without Squats and Lunges

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If you take out squats and lunges, can you still get achieve and effective lower body workout at home? A lower body workout that  tones the tush, lifts the bottom and enhances your leg strength for your best quality of life? The answer is yes! That’s exactly what you’ll do in today. Whether you’ve got… Read More.

Heart Health: Cardio & Weights for Heart Health

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Today we’re doing a cardio and weights workout for heart health. Here’s why it is so powerful to do both cardio and weights in order to optimize heart health Before you’ve ever worked, your heart is small, like a little balloon. Every time your heart pumps it pushes the blood out into your body. It… Read More.

4 Reasons To do an Upper Body Strength Workout Over 50[Upper Body Workout Inside]

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What is the best way to lose weight and increase your strength over 50? Well, it’s with strength training. And while you may have read all of the amazing healthy benefits strength training can give you over 50, did you know an upper body strength workout has it’s very own special set of benefits that… Read More.

Beginner Low Impact HIIT Workout: Menopause Weight Loss Workout

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Today we’re doing a beginner low impact HIIT workout (otherwise known as high intensity interval training). The science shows that this type of workout may enhance menopause weight loss because it burns more fat around the tummy and regulates hunger hormones that low estrogen levels have disrupted.  HIIT workouts consist of short bursts of all… Read More.

Plank Exercise “How to”: Fitness for Beginners Over 50

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This is a very special Plank exercise “how to”. In this video you’ll learn the technique for the plank exercise and the side plank exercise too. The plank is the best exercise to flatten the tummy and pull in the waist just like a corset.  Yet,  the plank can  feel hard on the wrists, the… Read More.

Exercise to do at Your Desk: Fit Over 50

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Looking for  exercise to do at your desk? Then you’re in luck, because during today’s workout, you won’t need to leave your desk at all. This exercise routine tones the entire body in 9 quick minutes. You’ll stand for some moves in order to increase blood flow and relieve the back from desk sitting. Then,… Read More.

Workout for Beginners: Fitness for Beginners Over 50

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“I can’t finish a whole workout video….it’s too difficult and I’m out of shape” If this is something you’ve recently experienced or are avoiding at all costs, then today’s Workout for Beginners is perfect for you. This is for all of the fabulous women over 50 who are dedicating their very valuable time and energy… Read More.