Better Body With A Buddy

07/27/2026

So grateful, for my Better Body with a Buddy, Lisa Bertolasio,

We both took the next step of adventure and completed back country backpacking, 42 miles in the Adirondacks this past weekend. Neither one of us has done this before and everything went very smoothly.

Thank you to Joyce Miceli Hodgson for letting me use her tent. I’m so proud, I could learn to set it up on my own and enjoyed the entire process.

It felt great today telling my doctor and staff how I was able to accomplish this goal pain free when i had trouble walking just 3 months ago! . Thank you Dr. Matt and Dan.

I worked hard and was patient. i learned that “rest” meant doing something, “ restorative. “ I had to work at that. 😂

03/01/2026

Nothing like waiting to the last few hours of the month to share fitness thoughts.
I’ve had lots of “thoughts” this month and many, not so great.
Thanks to fitness goals, I made it through. How about you?
How bout Lyndsey Vonn? She will “Rise” again with all the fabulous care and emotional support she has been receiving. Brave and courageous goals do have consequences that can be life giving and sufferable. We all experience both.

The Life Giving piece for me this February was Chinese New Year 2026, The Year of the fire 🔥 horse 🐎! Talk about energy and forward movement! Let’s go!
Two months and the dark of winter is over and the planets are aligned for us to face what we needs attention.

I have watched two webinars this year of the dissection of the human pelvis and lower extremities focusing on how the body is designed to move. Bones are part of the scenario as they adapt and mold to force and loads (Wolff’s Law). We can improve bone health at ANY age by eating a healthy diet, exercise and proper safety instruction with lifting heavy in order to prevent body morbidities and the goal of moving pain free with confidence and purpose.
Pony up! 🏇🐎🎠🐴, Here comes March March March! 🤗

02/10/2026

Upon learning of Lyndsey Vonn's accidents in Cortina, Italy. I grappled with acceptance of the events and wondered how she could withstand the pain and disappointment. However, she has shared recently on Instagram, NO REGRETS and once again RISE in her life.

With the gift of life and the freedom to make choices, we should strive to reach our full potential. As we age, it is essential to focus on posture, balance, and strength training. Additionally, regular ankle mobility exercises and toe massage are crucial, akin to brushing one's teeth.

Be your best courageous and brave self!

The following link will elevate your Spirit, recall your younger years and encourage the process, to become better. 🤗🏆

01/26/2026

The take away from this article Is you have to start somewhere with your fitness. You can only help yourself.
Out with the old and in with the new you can do these action exercises at home.

“The Farmer Carry exercise, “ the weight amount the Doctor recommends is extreme but wow what a solid exercise for balance, core and shoulder stability and strength health.

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They can’t guarantee future health, but they can tell you the trajectory you’re on.

01/20/2026

Now you know the physiological effects of shoveling snow!
And another reason to stay conditioned.

“There are five main stressors on the heart when shoveling snow, Franklin said in an AHA news release:
Snow shoveling involves mostly isometric or static exertion that causes the contraction of muscles without any movement in the surrounding joints.
Shoveling snow requires arm work, which is more taxing on the heart than leg work.
Straining the body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold their breath, increases heart rate and blood pressure.
Legs not being in motion or frequent motion can lead to pooling of blood in the lower part of the body, which means it is not getting back to the heart for oxygenation.
Cold air can constrict blood vessels, disproportionately raising blood pressure and constricting coronary arteries. ”

Excerpt From
“With winter storm ahead, how old is too old to be shoveling snow?”
USA TODAY
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With a major winter storm system on the way, experts weigh in on at what age folks should hang up the snow shovel.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year friends!

I have had on my mind to work on my writing skills, so here we go. It may be one and done. (Kind of like how people feel about starting an exercise routine.) But like I say to my clients , set a realistic goal to begin with and find success. So my goal is once a month.

January 2 , National Personal Trainer Awareness Day, Who Knew?

Today, when I got up, I had to decide if I was going to go ahead and drive thru the snow belt of Lake Erie and begin hiking a new trail in Ohio. The plans had been made in early December when I was in denial there was a potential for lake effect Snow storms😳.

After deliberation, The decision was made to be smart and stay home and focus on the my over arching life goal in front of me, stay healthy, safe and run.

One reason I love to run is I can be free and clear up my head. Today was no exception. I did not have a plan to write this post.

One of the first things I thought about when running today, was Olympic downhill Skier, Lyndsay Vonn, coming out of retirement at age 41 and making the Olympic team in 2026.

I can’t imagine doing what she has done skiing SO fast down hill on 2 skis. Remarkable! Scary!

That fear of mine started me thinking of the fear of writing and putting thoughts on paper. I admire those that do it and I know it takes practice just like being safe with exercise.

Im so grateful I can help others move easier and painfree or with less pain, safely.

Let’s Move into 2026 with flexibility and strength to make us and our Worlds, Better.

12/05/2025

Hello All, who may be looking at my page!

In case you are wondering, I’m
Still living my best life helping people move their body in ways to keep them healthier, happier and safer. If you want some guidance I continue to train and advise,

At the same time I have been moving myself with hiking all over NY and PA and running with my running group .

I will be completing my 31st State Half Marathon, Gulf Coast, Missisippi in less than 2 weeks.

Happy, Safe and Memorable 2025 Holidays , we only live once. 🤗