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Too Old To TumbleEp. 35 - SMART Goals: RebrandedIn this episode, I share my "secret formula" for weight loss, fitness, and rejuvenation: my SMART framework. It's like your usual SMART Goals but redefined to better align with my methods and values.2024-10-1008 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 34 - How positive thinking fuels your age reversal successIn the final part of the mini-series about my age reversal adventures, I discuss the importance of mindset to not only set you up for the win from the start, but to keep you going endlessly.
I mentioned a few studies in the episode, the links are below:
Hotel cleaners study
Counterclockwise experiment
Follow up to the Counterclockwise study
If you're ready to start on your journey of age reversal and would like my guidance, use this link to book a chat so we can discuss the best options for you.
2024-10-0312 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 33 - Fitness strategies that work to reverse agingIn part 3 of the mini-series about my age reversal adventures I discuss the simple but effective strategies that you can start implementing now to start on your journey of age reversal. They won't cost you any extra pennies and will only require some small adjustments FTW!
If you would like to download my FREE Micro Workouts Magic Cards you can go đ HERE đ
The workouts are micro but mighty!2024-09-2610 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 32 - Age reversal: how to stay grounded in a world of wild possibilitiesIn this episode, I share one super cool tactic for making the most of all the books, podcasts, and webinars about age reversal that are out there. It will save you hours of fruitless daydreaming and selling a kidney to stop the wrinkles.
If you're ready to start your journey of rejuvenation and you'd like my guidance let's talk. Go đ HERE đ and choose the best time for us to have a chat.2024-09-1907 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 31 - Aging in reverse: 3 MUST HAVEs for "eternal youth"When I resumed my Parkour lessons almost 3 years ago I realised that I was getting old as well as older and I had to make a choice: either accept that I wasn't going to go far and walk away (maybe even take up knitting) or somehow turn back the clock and reclaim at least some of my physical prowess of years gone by.
If you follow me on YouTube you'll know what happened next.
You too can start feeling as if you're growing younger instead of old. But before you do anything else, you need...2024-09-1607 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 30 - AM or PM? Is there a best time of the day to exercise?If you ever wondered whether it's best to exercise in the morning or in the evening, I've got you covered. Recent research shows that the impact of working out early or late in the day is different. In this episode I share what I discovered and how this will help you make informed decisions.
If you wish to purchase a copy of my "Super Simple Fitness Planner" you can do so đ HERE đ
The research paper I mention in the episode can be found đ HERE đ2024-09-1205 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 29 - How to make time for self careWhat's the first thing that goes out the window when you're super busy with work, family, pets, social occasions? That's right... it's your self-care. It seems that, as employees or entrepreneurs, we are hard wired to burn ourselves out instead of placing our own wellbeing first. In this episode, I discuss why it's important to knock this behaviour on the head and how to go about it.2021-11-1324 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 28 - What stress does to your body and mindHave you ever thought... "I am doing everything right and yet I am not losing weight"? You might be absolutely correct and are indeed doing all the right things, even the right things for you! But have you taken stress into consideration? In this episode I discuss why stress could well be what's preventing you from achieving the results that you want from your fatloss journey.
I mention a video that illustrates what stress does to your brain, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HZXiUouqII - it's about Krav Maga and if you...2021-11-1326 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 27 - My thoughts on consistencyIn this episode, recorded as a video for Facebook, IGTV and YT (!!) I share my thoughts on why people struggle to stay consistent with their health and fitness. I also share what they could do instead to see an improvement. Easy. I mention my Super Simple Fitness Planner in the video, you can find it at this link: https://bit.ly/2UgH32o2021-09-1814 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 26 - The Lost Art of Napping and Why We Should ALL Start Practice It Now!When it comes to self care and looking after our physical and mental health, napping is a bit of a lost art. We spend so much time chasing our dreams that we often forget to rest. Maybe we feel guilty about slowing down, but really we must remember that work and rest go hand in hand, not against each other.
In the episode I mention the Fitness Planner that I created back in 2018. I recently revamped it and it's back up for sale on Lulu.com at this link: https://bit.ly/2UgH32o 2021-08-2314 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 25 - Are your workouts making you fat?If I had a ÂŁ for every person who said to me that they are "doing all the right things but the weight isn't shifting" I would be insanely rich. In this episode I discuss why people, especially women, find themselves in this situation and what they can do about it.2021-08-1813 min
Too Old To TumbleWHAT WOMEN WANT PART 3: Eat whatever they like without getting fatThe fear of having to give up all the favourite foods is often an obstacle for people wanting to lose weight. In this episode I explain two simple ways to work around this. 2021-04-0908 min
Too Old To TumbleWHAT WOMEN WANT PART 2: A flat tummyThere are a number of reasons why women are so focused on having a flat tummy and all the strategies in the world won't work unless you get this one thing right. 2020-07-0211 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 24 - How alcohol affects your motivation to exerciseI recently came across an article that discussed the mechanisms through which alcohol affects our motivation to exercise. Although the research was based on dubious studies, the outcomes were nevertheless interesting and applicable to anyone who enjoys a tipple in between workouts.2020-06-0504 min
Too Old To TumbleWHAT WOMEN WANT PART 1: get rid of the bingo wingsWhen I speak to women who are unhappy with their appearance there are a few common themes that emerge from the conversations. One of them is getting toned arms and say goodbye to the "bingo wings", i.e. triceps that need a bit of work. Here is how you do it.2020-06-0207 min
Too Old To TumbleSTAYING ACTIVE IN YOUR OLD AGE - Introducing Laura Donnelly from Dancing With Ease: Brain-Body BalanceToday I was joined on the (terrible) podcast by my friend and fellow body geek Laura Donnelly to discuss being active and sporty into old age, how we should both listen to and ignore our brain, how we learn about pain, how holding on to that memory is detrimental, how curiosity is important to retain a youthful outlook on life. Â If you want to find out more about Laura's work you can visit her website at: https://dancingwithease.com/2020-05-2953 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 23 - 6 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your LifeIf you are planning on resuming your health and fitness journey as the lockdown starts to ease, don't overlook the ways in which you can spring clean your life to experience more joy, lightness and wellbeing.  Pop into my Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/toooldtotumble/ ) and let me know how you get on. 2020-05-2721 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 22 - What I actually do when I do what I do (it's not what you think!)One of the many misconceptions that people have about Fitness Coaches is that they show up with a clipboard, stand there and count from 1 to 10 as you sweat your arse off. Although there is some of that involved in what I do, it's far from being all that I do. Listen in and if any of that resonates with you, remember that you can find me everywhere on social media as Too Old To Tumble.2020-05-1405 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 21 - Online workouts: 30 Day Shred reviewThe 30 Day Shred program by Jillian Michaels is now over 10 years old but still incredibly popular. I never heard of it until somebody asked me what I thought of it. So I did some research and here is what I like and don't like about the program. I am curious to hear your opinion though, so if you have 5 minutes I would love for you to reach out on social media...  you can find me as @toooldtotumble on most platforms: IG, Twitter and FB pages. 2020-05-1222 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 20 - Introducing the "No Quarantine 15" Fitness ChallengeHave you heard the term "Quarantine 15"? It's the estimated amount of weight that people will gain during the lockdown. Scary, huh? Well, not to worry... I got you covered. Â To be fair, the best way to lose excess fat is through your diet BUT exercise plays a big part in this too. Â I therefore challenge you to complete a simple workout with ascending reps each day for the next 31 days and see how your body changes! You can download the calendar by filling in the form at the bottom of this page: https://toooldtotumble.com/no-quarantine-15-fitness-challenge/ Â and you can...2020-05-0510 min
Too Old To TumbleEp 19 - 4 Mindsets to avoid if you want to change your body in time for SummerSpring is the time for blossoming, growing and opening up. It's also the time of the year that people start gearing up for Summer. And that includes setting off on a body transformation journey so they can feel and look their best when they go on holiday. If this is you here are 4 big mistakes that people make that stop them in their tracks. Listen to this episode and keep an eye out for any or all of them to rear their ugly head. If you want to book a complimentary call with me to go through your current...2020-05-0308 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 18 - How many calories in alcohol?!In my years working in the health and fitness industry, one of the most common things that I see inhibit people in their weight loss or maintenance efforts is alcohol consumption. I share the good, the bad and the ugly in this episode of the podcast. Oh and if you want to grab my cheat sheet on alcohol just enter your details at the bottom of the page here -> https://toooldtotumble.com/alcohol-cheat-sheet/2020-04-1405 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 17 - R U Listening 2 your fears?No one likes the experience of feeling negative emotions.  Whether itâs stress, uneasiness, unhappiness, uncertainty or disappointment â it just feels bad. And itâs supposed to.  But your fears can be a strong call to action too...  2020-04-0610 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 16 - 6 Strategies for healthy, quick & convenient dinnersThe biggest obstacle I hear from the people I coach is that they âjust donât have the time.â Before the lockdown people were SO busy with work, families, managing a house, and the million other things that came up. And, to be fair, still do⌠Â
So itâs no surprise that our lifestyle before CoVid-19 saw us often grabbing convenience food â food that not only doesnât serve our bodies but that also ends up negatively impacting the rest of the family and their waistlines. This leads to guilt and then a vicious cycle begins. Â
Here are 6 strate...2020-04-0111 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 15 - What would happen if you changed your trajectory by 1%?What would it look like for you to change just 1% of your daily habits, behaviours or thoughts?
Whatâs the impact of a tiny 1% change?
If you were flying an aeroplane and you flew off course by just 1%, there is a great chance youâd end up on another continent, let alone anywhere near the place you intended to be.
As we start our initial 3 weeks of lockdown in the UK and we have more time to think and reflect, why not visualize what difference a 1% change to any one of your daily habi...2020-03-2410 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 14 - The other side of the Coronavirus crisisWhat we are experiencing at this point in time is unprecedented... unlike previous outbreaks of flu and cold viruses the world has descended into chaos as CoVid-19 is spreading like wildfire around the world. What scares people the most is how quickly it spreads and how quickly it turned into a deadly disease for some. Take Italy for example: the first case was detected on Feb 21st and within 4 weeks 3,000 people have died, most of whom were from the same area. I am sure you have also seen the newspaper with 8 pages of eulogies for all those who perished...2020-03-2017 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 13 - What's the big deal about carbs?Although Too Old To Tumble is more focused on fitness than weight loss, as we approach Spring (hurry up, please!) people inevitably start to take their diet more seriously and suddenly carbs become the public enemy number one. So here is some information that will hopefully clarify the role that carbohydrates play in our nutrition so that you can make informed choices from now on.2020-03-1807 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 12 - Why You Should Never Go On A Crash DietThe human metabolism is an exquisitely sophisticated machine specialised in maintaining the status quo. It loves stability and the moment you upset it by making sudden and significant changes your metabolism fights back with a vengeance. This is why you should never go on a crash diet. Unless you know what to expect and how to deal with it. Listen to this episode and find out what happened to me when I used a crash diet to counter the effects of a gluten baby. :-)2020-03-1006 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 11 - Shopping List (everything you need for your fitness journey)Is the thought of having to buy a lot of gear holding you back from finally getting started on your fitness journey? Not to worry. I got you covered. 2020-03-0401 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 10 - What helps me overcome cravingsCravings are the number one reason that most people fail at their weight loss efforts.Â
Whatever program you choose to follow will involve restricting calories in one way or another. This is necessary to persuade your body to use its fat reserves as fuel. However, unless you work WITH your metabolism and reduce calories intake in a way that keeps it stable you will cause yourself to get cravings for starches, either sweet (cakes, biscuits) or savoury (chips, crisps, pizza, pasta).Â
This is what helps you keep them under control. 2020-02-2606 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 9 - 3 books I highly recommend for your healthSometimes I am asked which recipe books I recommend instead of learning how to navigate one's metabolism. My answer is always "none until you have learned that" BUT there are three books that I know will be invaluable to help you stay healthy and fit especially when you are over 50. And two of them have recipes.
Here are the links: Book 1 - Book 2 - Book 3 Â 2020-02-1908 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 8 - How NOT to get fit when you are over 50As you get older the rules of fitness change because your body changes. If you go at it like a 30 year old you will most likely fail, however if you honour your age and follow my tips you will succeed. Who doesn't like that?2020-02-1211 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 7 - How I help my clients surpass their weight loss goals (How I do what I do)The decision to go on a weight loss journey for aesthetic reasons can be a mask that hides deep emotional turmoil around issues of self image and self worth. A lot of the time people don't know what to expect when they work with a fitness coach. Many think that all we do is dish out the exercises and recipes but in reality there is so much more to it. This is how I do it.2020-01-3005 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 6 - How to get back on track with your fitness after a crisisWhenever you embark on a new project there's bound to roadblocks along the way. The worst thing that can happen though is when you wake up and you have lost your mojo. Here are my tips on how you can get your fitness project back on track after a crisis.
You can read the original article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-get-back-track-your-fitness-project-after-crisis-cristina-alciati/
You can find the infographic version of this episode here: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/476537204323606260/2020-01-2810 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 5 - New Fitness Trends for 2020 - Part 2Want to know which fitness trends, if you want to call them that, didn't make it in the top 10 but should have? It's all in this episode...2020-01-2218 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 4 - New Fitness Trends for 2020 - Part 1Each year the American College for Sports Medicine publishes the results of a survey revealing the top fitness trends for the year ahead.
In this episode of the podcast I go through the first 10 fitness trends and discuss what they mean for you and why you should influence changes.
The original survey is at this link: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2019/11000/WORLDWIDE_SURVEY_OF_FITNESS_TRENDS_FOR_2020.6.aspxÂ
2020-01-2119 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 3 - How to measure your (weight loss) progressAlthough Too Old To Tumble isn't focusing so much on weight loss at this time of the year most people are to make up for the festive sins.Â
It's all too easy to become discouraged by the apparent lack of results but if you know where to look you can find plenty of evidence that changes are happening. And if they are not, then you know that it's time to go back to the drawing board and tweak your chosen program so it starts working for you.
Here are my top tips for a reality c...2020-01-1521 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 2 - Ditch the New Year Resolutions! Do this instead (if you want to succeed)...Hands up who is not at least a little bit tempted to make a new year resolution on New Year's Eve!!Â
I might be guilty of that one too... but then, as I come to my senses, I do this instead. Listen up and have a go!
If you want help with planning your fitness journey for 2020 check out my Fitness Planner on Lulu.com at this link: http://www.lulu.com/shop/cristina-alciati/smart-fitness-planner/paperback/product-23605843.html2019-12-3111 min
Too Old To TumbleEp. 1 - Introducing the TOO OLD TO TUMBLE PodcastAfter a feeble attempt at podcasting with the "Healthy & Wealthy after 40" show I decided to knock that on the head and start over after killing SMART Fitness Makeover to make room for Too Old To Tumble, a more authentic version of what I stand for when it comes to health and fitness.
Having turned 50 in May 2019 I shifted my focus from weight loss and body sculpting to regaining may physical prowess after a series of accidents and major injuries over the past four years.Â
This is what you can expect from me next.2019-12-2503 min
The Messy Back-End of EntrepreneurshipEP 46 | Prevent the Mess... Be HealthyCristina Alciati: Personal Trainer | Thai Yoga Massage Therapist
On our expert segment today we are going to be talking to Cristina Alciati. Join us as we talk about how to prevent our health from messing up our back-ends.2019-12-0215 min
Too Old To TumbleThe right way vs. the wrong way to lose weight after 40You know how you can do all sorts of crazy workouts and skip meals without consequences when you are young?
Well, all that changes once you head towards your 40s.
Listen to today's episode to get a glimpse of how you want to deal with weight loss as you go through the perimenopause and menopause.
If you want to find out more head on over to my website https://smartfitnessmakeover.com and schedule your complimentary call and let's chat.2018-11-2604 min
Too Old To TumbleWhat I am currently working onSo I have been missing from the podcast for a few weeks now as I had to concentrate on a few projects that needed my undivided (almost) attention.
In this episode of the podcast I reveal what they are...
Keep an eye on my social media channels for links to the goodies I mention in the podcast.2018-11-2209 min
Too Old To TumbleBLOGCAST: Do not let SAD drown your spirit. 5 tips for excellent mental health this WinterFor many people, including myself, the day that the clocks go back one hour is a sad day. I do struggle to stay cheerful when the sky is constantly overcast and I definitely do better when there is more daylight.
However, all is not lost: here are my 5 tips to stay sane in the run up to the Winter solstice.
You can find the research paper I mention in the BlogCast here: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.456.8452&rep=rep1&type=pdf - do check the references for more in depth research on adults.2018-10-0811 min
Too Old To TumbleThe exciting thing about the fitness industryWhat keeps my love for what I do alive is the fact that I find the fitness industry fascinating. But not necessarily for the reasons that might have come to mind straight away...2018-09-2004 min
Too Old To TumbleA personal secret: why I call myself a metabolic detectiveI like to jokingly refer to my work as that of a metabolic detective because that is essentially what I do when I work with clients on their weight loss and fitness journeys.
In this episode I explain what that looks like by revealing a personal secret...2018-09-1807 min
Too Old To TumbleLessons learntIntrospection: something I do when I am forced to stay still. Reflecting on what's going on in my life tends to bring forward a-ha moments.
Last week, as I was dealing with vertigo, I took stock of a few lessons that I learnt recently. I mention 3 but it's more like 300...
The most important lesson I learned today: don't vlog holding the phone the day after an exciting grappling sessions. It weighs a tonne and makes everyone seasick. Sorry about that.
What have you learned recently?
#success #health #strategy #fitness #mindset #sleep #downtime #reflection #introspection2018-09-1306 minToo Old To TumbleIf I had to start againHave you ever wondered if you had to start something again, with the wisdom of now, how would you go about it?
I recently had some time off but my brain didn't get the memo and as I was thinking about it I realised that for all the successes, mistakes, failures and times when I fell flat on my face and wanted to give it all up I would still do what I did more or less the same with the exception of one thing...2018-09-1105 min