Laura Dow
Laura Dow is creator and owner of Stiff To Fit, a fitness, yoga and wellness business dedicated to helping older adults maintain and improve their movement. In 2024, Laura published her first book "Mind Your Movement: Six Essential Physical and Mental Tools to Stay Active As You Age" to share her 20 years of experience and knowledge on how to move better and how to get started with an exercise routine. Besides her professional life, Laura loves to exercise, read, cook, travel and enjoy a good cup of hot green tea. She lives in the Washington DC area.
From "Can't Do This" to "Just Watch Me" - Midlife Fitness with Laura Dow (Ep. 22)
Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'm too old for that" when it comes to fitness? Laura Dow, fitness expert and author of "Mind Your Movement," has heard these self-limiting beliefs from countless midlife clients—and she's on a mission to change the conversation around aging and physical activity. In this enlightening discussion, Laura unpacks the subtle yet powerful ways ageism infiltrates fitness culture, from class names like "Chair Yoga for Seniors&…