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Fit, Fudge, Fifty
Hacking the challenges of fitness at midlife. Seeking contributing writers.
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A tachometer for the heart
A tachometer for the heart
A fitness gizmo can be a great tool if chosen for the right reasons and for meaningful data.
Michelle Rau
Oct 9, 2020
“One million members ready to support your fitness goals!” Gaaaah!
“One million members ready to support your fitness goals!” Gaaaah!
Are online fitness communities a great source of support or a complete time suck? Both?
Michelle Rau
Sep 26, 2020
Calves like mine: when comparing body shape is helpful
Calves like mine: when comparing body shape is helpful
I decided it’s okay to compare myself to others to help myself sort out feelings and attitudes. I try to do this for the right reasons.
Michelle Rau
Sep 26, 2020
Things I learned from personal trainers
Things I learned from personal trainers
There were plenty of unintentional lessons along with the expected ones.
Michelle Rau
Sep 19, 2020
Accounting for taste: shaping my body by my own numbers
Accounting for taste: shaping my body by my own numbers
I can’t know what potential partners will find attractive since taste varies so much. So I shape my body and my appearance to suit myself.
Michelle Rau
Sep 9, 2020
The Knee Advocate: filling the gap between can and can’t
The Knee Advocate: filling the gap between can and can’t
“My knee doesn’t bend that far.”
Michelle Rau
Sep 3, 2020
Body of knowledge: muscles, massage, memory and motion
Body of knowledge: muscles, massage, memory and motion
Exercise accidentally let a genie out of my BPA-free, refillable Nalgene water bottle.
Michelle Rau
Aug 29, 2020
Counterintuitive exercise motivators keep me moving — from darkness into light
Counterintuitive exercise motivators keep me moving — from darkness into light
Making changes for the “wrong” reasons turned out right in ways I didn’t expect. I use counterintuitive moves to motivate myself no matter…
Michelle Rau
Aug 29, 2020
When to say when: Snakebite Woman
When to say when: Snakebite Woman
How far will I go to achieve my fitness goals? Definitely not as far as 50K.
Michelle Rau
Aug 22, 2020
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