I Needed Help at the Gym

I Needed Help at the Gym

This blog is an unusual one in that it starts with a 1-minute video (right below) and then finishes up as a traditional written note. I hope you enjoy the use of different media as I share some of my experience. Meanwhile, two women had come to join the guy on the...
In Memory of My Mentor, Jennifer Muller

In Memory of My Mentor, Jennifer Muller

In memory of my mentor, teacher and choreographer Jennifer Muller, who died last week after a long illness – John Brooks (Company Member & Associate Artistic Director of Jennifer Muller/The Works), Jennifer Muller & Me at the 2015 Company Gala Since 1980...
Judged at the Gym

Judged at the Gym

A recent NYTimes article about feeling judged at the gym confirmed my thoughts. Many people feel this way and you and I are not alone. Even though I’ve taught yoga in gyms over many years, I still felt gym-timidated when I recently started start a weekly workout...
The Gym Intimidated Me

The Gym Intimidated Me

I didn’t know any of the people and I was completely unfamiliar with the space.  It was also crowded with guys and, of course, a lot of macho energy.  I felt self-conscious about being a woman in this environment, let alone an older woman.  It was encouraging...
Fave Exercise Program/App

Fave Exercise Program/App

Through a mutual connection on Instagram, I was recently introduced to a fellow Jennifer. Jennifer Cooper was working on a story for her online magazine, Jennifer Magazine (I know!) The focus of her article was on Busting Fitness After 40 Myths and she was looking for...