Alicia Jones Healthy Living

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Strength Training to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain: Upper Back Workout

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Do certain upper body workouts give you neck and shoulder pain? Or maybe you feel the tension or pain in your neck and shoulders after a long day? You’re not alone. Your neck and shoulders are where your body holds tension and stress. It’s also a sign of years of slouching during those many repetitive… Read More.

Full Body Workout: Full Body Strength Workout For Women Over 50

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  I know things feel uncertain right now, and they may even feel grim during COVID-19 self isolation, so I wanted to bring you a moment of positivity… I’m always focusing on the “the silver lining”  as we try to make the best of this situation,  and I hope this helps:  During this time of self… Read More.

Ab Workouts:Alternatives to Plank Exercises

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 I’m sure you’re familiar with ab workouts. After all, flattening the tummy and reducing back pain are two fantastic goals. While the plank, is one of the most popular and beneficial ab exercises to help you reach these goals (because of their ability to tone the tummy and strengthen the core all at once). … Read More.

Balance Exercises: That Also Answer “How Do I Tone the Back of My Legs?”

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 If you’ve ever wondered  “How do I tone the Back of my legs?”  and maybe at a very different time, on a very different day, you’ve wondered,  “Hmm, my balance isn’t as good as it used to be.. how can I improve it?” Well then, while these two  different questions may seem completely unrelated,… Read More.

Wrist Friendly Whole Body Workout Move: Fitness For Women Over 50

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Today for your fabulous workout, you’ll be  adding on to last week’s whole body workout move to  create a wrist friendly, heart pumping whole body workout with just one simple exercise. Bodyweight exercises are great because you can do them anytime, anywhere without lugging heavy equipment with you. the problem is, many  whole body weight… Read More.

Inner Thigh Exercises & Outer Thigh Exercises: Leg Toning After 50

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Today I dare you to try these fun yet challenging outer and inner thigh exercises. There are only two small, but powerful movements you’ll do in this workout but they have the  ability  to firm the thighs, help prevent knee pain, and increase your ab strength too. It’s a triple win, win win! While toning… Read More.

Feel Firmer and Stronger with a Workout That Takes Less Time: For Women After 50

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Today you’ll feel firmer and stronger with a workout that takes less time. Unlike cardio, weight training workouts get you maximum results based on the  repetitions you complete, the sets you do, and the amount of time your muscles are continually contracting ( this is called time under tension). That means that you can firm… Read More.

Full Body Stretch and Tone Workout (No Equipment Needed)

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Today we’re doing  a full body stretch and tone workout without equipment. Not only will you get the benefits of a strong, toned body, but you’ll also increase your mobility and flexibility all in one workout. This workout also feels really good too. I think there’s this horrible misconception that if exercise is going to… Read More.

Fully Body, Fat Burning Strength Workout: Lose Fat and Gain Strength Over Fifty

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  Today you’re going to do a full body, fat burning, strength workout in 10 minutes or less. Today’s workout has a special purpose. It’s specifically designed as a full body workout, because full body weight training is really the most effective way to lose fat and gain strength over fifty. One of the  biggest… Read More.