THE SH1971 BLOG

Every year around this time the same thing happens. The weather shifts. We start walking more. We move more naturally again. And most women think — great, I'm walking! Walking is exercise!

But here's the deal: After 40, walk...

About four months ago in Karate practice, I was trying to execute a 360 roundhouse kick (it's as insane as it sounds). My knees went one way; my feet didn't take the cue and follow along. A few hours later, I found myself in ...

For most of our lives, we’ve been taught to live in a very masculine way: push harder, be productive, stay disciplined, ignore hunger cues, drink the coffee, skip the rest, do more, and keep going. Many midlife women have liv...

 The holidays are magical — but they can also be a minefield for your health and wellness routines. There’s travel, hosting, late nights, extra sugar, fewer workouts, and that sad little lie we tell ourselves that we’ll “just...

Most women think a sagging neck or drooping jawline is just a normal part of aging — something we can only fix with fillers or surgery. But here’s the truth: one of the biggest culprits behind a soft jawline and crepey chest ...

A few weekends ago while in Karate practice (my family and I are on track to complete a three-year black belt program next month), I did a pivot and my knee didn’t follow my foot. Then, for good measure, I did the same move w...