Naomi Gottlieb-Miller

Hey Reader, I have big news. For the past 8 weeks, I've been working really hard on something and I've been itching to tell you about it, but I had to keep it under wraps until today. I BUILT AN APP! And it's finally available for everyone who wants to use it, today. My app is called Strength in Midlife -- A Daily Movement App for Aging Well. I created this app for women in perimenopause (and also those who are postmenopausal), who want to feel stronger as they get older by building a daily...

Hey Reader, Back when I had 10 minutes to workout, I never did a warm up or cool down before strength training. I wanted to make the most of my time, so I choose to devote all of my time to the strength circuit. To be honest, I still do that, even though my workouts are longer now. When I lift heavy, I warm up with lighter versions of the heavy lift that I'm doing, so the warm up is essentially built into the workout. And I never do a cool down because when I am done, I'm done. Usually I have...

Hey Reader, A few weeks ago, someone asked to create a strength training video for my YouTube channel that only used light hand weights and mini bands. This isn't the first time I've received this request. I actually get it a lot. Part of it is that unless you're already pretty invested in strength training, if you have any strength equipment at home, it's going to be lighter weights and mini bands. They are more affordable at the outset and they're easier to store. There's also still a...

Hey Reader, I teach live classes Monday through Thursday in my online movement studio. Usually, only a few people show up. The energy is different from teaching big classes at studios. It's more personal, more connected, more intimate. And I love that. Yes, the big energy of teaching to a room full of people is fun. And sometimes I miss it. But I really love getting to know people and working with them more directly, while still teaching a group practice. Something that is simply impossible...

Hey Reader, When was the last time you tried crow pose? If you're unfamiliar, here's what crow pose looks like: If you're not an arm balance enthusiast, maybe it's been awhile. I like crow pose, but I can understand why it feels intimidating. The fear of falling is legit. No one really likes the idea of falling, but falling on your face? Hard pass, thanks. But what if there were exercises you could do that would make crow pose feel less scary and more possible? What if you could approach crow...

Hey Reader, I noticed you were interested in or just curious about my DAILY 5 program. I sent out the first email yesterday BUT it's not too late to join in. If you want to participate in 30 days of quick, fun, satisfying movement, you still can. In fact, I'll give you a little taste of one of the DAILY 5 practices, from later in the program. It's one of the ones that most folks who participate really love and it's one of only 2 practices I kept from the original program. It's a shoulder...

(not interested in the Daily 5? Scroll down a bit so you can opt-out of these Daily 5 specific promotional emails) Hey Reader, Dropping into your inbox one more time before the DAILY 5 starts tomorrow to remind you that consistency is what we're after for the long term physical benefits of movement. Yes, certain practices offer specific benefits that I think are important. That's why I included strength training in this program -- we need to get stronger as we get older and yoga won't cut it...

(not interested in the Daily 5? Scroll down a bit so you can opt-out of these Daily 5 specific promotional emails) Hey Reader, I hate jumping jacks. That might seem like an odd way to start, but it's mostly to say that even though I love to move my body, jumping jacks are one of the ways I do not love moving my body. Spoiler alert: there are no jumping jacks in the DAILY 5. The reason I mention this is that not everyone likes moving their bodies in the same way. Some people love lifting...

(not interested in the Daily 5? Scroll down a bit so you can opt-out of these Daily 5 specific promotional emails) Hey Reader, Just sending you a quick note to let you know that the DAILY 5, my 28-day easy, breezy movement program begins 3 days from today on Saturday October 3rd This program is a game changer in terms of daily movement because it liberates you from the pressure longer yoga or strength classes and gives you the freedom to move in the way that best works within your life. The...