Episodes

Why a Trainer May Not Get You Results in Menopause
Fitness Shifts in Menopause: When Your Trainer May Not Get You Results Your trainer may not get you results in menopause. Rethink your trainer-led workouts. It’s not his or her fault, but it’s critical to understand that what worked for you in your 30s or 40s might not be effective now. It wasn’t until I created Flipping 50 […]

Do You Need a Coach, Trainer, or Consultant? How to Choose a Fitness Pro
How do you know if you need a coach vs a trainer or a consultant? What’s the difference? How do they work? How do I know when I need which? There’s a difference in what each does. And you may need more than one. Or an expert who has both skills, and (dare I say), […]

10 Questions to Ask a Trainer or Fitness Instructor in 2023
What should you ask a trainer? Recently a woman shared her misfortune of attending a fitness class and hurting her knee, and cautioned, “Be careful what fitness class you go to” to other gym-goers. This happens all the time. So this episode takes a moment, and supplies the questions you want to ask before you […]

10 Things Your Personal Trainer May Not Tell You
If you’re 50 or over, it’s not age but some changes have shifted your ability to exercise, recover, or realize goals with the same methods you used to use. You seek a trainer, naturally. This will arm you with the inside knowledge you need to ask the right questions. Connect with Debra for more on […]

She’s post-diabetes, she’s retired from teaching, and she’s 70:
Imagine a 70-year old yoga instructor and personal trainer. If you picture someone gently stretching during chair yoga or helping clients lift pink dumbbells you don’t have a good image of our guest today. Lin Goldkrantz is 70 and after picking herself up after hearing “diabetes” from her doctor she got a trainer, got empowered, […]

Three Nutrition and Two Exercise Mistakes You Might Be Making After 50
Are you making these common nutrition mistakes about your protein drink, fats and shopping habits? Are you sure you just can’t do those exercises you’re avoiding? Do you beleive you can’t afford a personal trainer? Tune in for how to take control over what you put in and put your body through. You can be […]

What To Demand From Your Personal Trainer
You’re thinking of hiring one, you’ve hired one, you regret hiring one…wherever you may be on the continuum this key to being a good “boss” for yoru trainer will put you in control. You’ll know what to ask, demand, negotiate in advance, before you sign. https://www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets

Do You Need To Hire A Personal Trainer?
Do You Need To Hire A Personal Trainer? Unless you’re a kinesiology major, the answer is probably yes. Even if you are, the answer may still be yes. Here’s why. A short listen away from knowing why and how to make it work for you. https://www.voiceforfitness.com/activeagingsecrets Looking for help in losing weight and answers to […]