Laura Dow, founder of Stiff to Fit, and Cheryl Whitelaw, a Functional Movement Specialist and Feldenkrais Practitioner from Edmonton, Canada join the podcast. We dive deep into the topic of language and its impact on movement experiences, particularly for older adults. You'll learn how the words used by instructors can shape the confidence and participation […]
This episode highlights a project close to my heart: the Ability, Not Age paper — a collaborative effort by the Ability, Not Age Task Force, a team I brought together through what’s now known as Agents of Movement. Our goal was to challenge ageism in fitness and wellness by rethinking how we label and design […]
Laura Dow has worked with older adults for more than twenty years, providing fitness training and yoga instruction in both commercial health clubs and retirement communities. She is the founder of Stiff To Fit, a business she created to specifically address ways to stay active as we age. Today we discuss: Laura’s path to fitness […]
