I help women over 50 exercise to prevent unnecessary bone loss, prevent falls that fracture, and stay fearlessly active with their friends and families for years to come.
My September plans (and a Costa Rica dream)
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Reader, September is going to look a little different around here. I'm stepping away from my regular live teaching schedule for the month. After a very full summer, I want to make room for a few things on my calendar: hiking part of Vermont's Long Trail, celebrating my birthday, and flying out to San Francisco to see my older son. I'm looking forward to changing things up a bit. If you're a full Strong Women member, your live classes will be back on October 1st, and your Content Library access will be available in the meantime. If you're a Content Library Member, nothing changes for you — you have over 600 classes to choose from, I just won't be adding new classes until October. And if you've never joined but have been curious, October is worth marking on your calendar. That's when I'll open my next Jumpstart, the program that gets you into full membership with live classes and this community. More on that soon. But I won't be completely unplugged this month. I'm also spending part of September working on something I've been dreaming about for a while: A Strong Women, Strong Bones retreat in Costa Rica. And this one is open to everyone — member or not. 🌴 February 20–26, 2027 Picture a week of yoga, strength training, guided workshops on lifting mechanics and confidence, relaxation, good food, and time with other Strong Women. We'll be based near the Arenal Volcano at a rainforest eco-lodge, with hot springs, waterfalls, a farm tour, and plenty of personal time to simply enjoy being there. Click here and take a peek at the Costa Rica retreat. One quick note: the retreat hasn't officially been confirmed yet. We need a few more women to register to reach the minimum number of participants. So if Costa Rica sounds like your kind of adventure, your registration can actually help make this retreat happen. I'm pretty excited about this one. Maybe September is a good reminder for all of us: a strong life isn't just about what we do for our bodies. It's also about making room for the life we want to live. To your health - and enjoying every day, PS - I will be in touch during September; I just won't be teaching online. I have a Jumpstart to plan! Join the Content Library Membership anytime; it's open to everyone. The information provided is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or physical therapy advice to any individual. Please consult with your physician before starting any new exercise program. Any exercise has the potential to cause injury or physical problems. |
Hi! I'm a Andrea Trombley PT, DPT
I help women over 50 exercise to prevent unnecessary bone loss, prevent falls that fracture, and stay fearlessly active with their friends and families for years to come.
Hi Reader, I've been dreaming about Costa Rica for a long time. How about you? Have you been? Or will this be new for you, too? Strong Women, Strong Bones Costa Rica Retreat 📅 February 20–26, 2027 📍 La Fortuna, Costa Rica Wake up to tropical birds (maybe use your Merlin app to identify some new birds), spend your mornings moving and strengthening in the rainforest, and wind down in the evenings with guided activities. In between, there's time to nap, wander, soak in the scenery, and explore...
Hi Reader, If you've been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, there's a good chance you've also heard the name alendronate, aka Fosamax. It's the most commonly prescribed bisphosphonate—and if your doctor has recommended it, you may have questions about how it works, what it's actually doing to your bones, and why you're taking it once a week. So let's talk about it. Alendronate: the basics Alendronate, brand name Fosamax, is an oral bisphosphonate that you take once a week....
Reader, I was recently invited to join a panel for Women Rising, an event happening here in Burlington next month. I'll be sharing the stage with two Nurse Practitioners I just met, and during our planning session, we quickly realized that the 45 minutes we have will be nowhere near enough time to say everything we'd like to say. So we're going to have to get laser-focused and skip the fluff. As I was talking with them, one message kept coming up for me: Know your bones. More specifically,...