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It's Time to Retire the Word "Senior"
2022 was the year I made myself a promise to step out of my comfort zone and do things that made me uncomfortable, in order to engender...
Francesca Perini
Sep 2, 20225 min read
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Fitness Representation and Midlife Models: What I Bring to the Table
When you walk through any store that sells fitness apparel or you see an online ad what do you see? Odds are, you see models and...
Francesca Perini
Apr 19, 20223 min read
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Fitness For Life
Fitness is an inextricable part of my brand as a lifestyle influencer. It's something I've always loved and been involved with, and my...
Francesca Perini
Mar 24, 20223 min read
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What I Do in the Gym
If you've followed me or have known me for even half an hour, you know I love working out. Since I was a kid, I've just always been...
Francesca Perini
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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The Importance of Respecting Your Body
Body positivity has grown over the last decade or so. We see more and more models and spokespeople with common and relatable body types...
Francesca Perini
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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Brands and Realistic Midlife Models: A Perfect Match
It's no secret that the vast majority of brands, be it lifestyle, fitness, or anything that requires models, show preferential treatment...
Francesca Perini
Dec 23, 20213 min read
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New Adventures in Your 60s
Last year I was a 59-year-old woman who had an idea. In actuality, it was more of a dream. I wanted to change the narrative about aging,...
Francesca Perini
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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Working Through Obstacles at 60 and Beyond
We all go through obstacles at one point or another. No person, no matter how privileged they are or how perfect their life has been, can...
gailgensler
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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What Personal Evolution Means to Me
We've all heard the concept of finding our "calling" in life. Usually when we're kids, we start being told that people are naturally...
gailgensler
Aug 4, 20212 min read
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What Perfection Means to Me
Everybody wants to be perfect. We want the perfect body, the perfect social life, the perfect job; people just want to be their own...
gailgensler
Jul 31, 20212 min read
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What I Would Tell My Younger Self
No matter how successful people are, there are always things they wish they told their younger selves. No one has things figured out...
gailgensler
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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The Importance of Collaboration
Female collaboration is an incredibly powerful force. This is what women in their midlife can use to combat institutional ageism. It's...
gailgensler
Jun 28, 20212 min read
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The Importance of Finding Your Ideal Workout Playlist
What makes a workout great? Is it purely the nature of the exercises? Of course, but only to some people. Is it the environment of the...
gailgensler
May 11, 20213 min read
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Staying Healthy While Pushing Your Limits
“Work smarter, not harder.” The world of fitness and athletics is constantly advancing as we learn more about the human body. Now more...
gailgensler
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Why Your Fitness Journey Has NO Age Limit!
WRITTEN FOR CENTURY MARTIAL ARTS I love quotes. Some people simply appreciate them, but I make a conscious effort to embrace them and try...
gailgensler
Nov 25, 20202 min read
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Balancing Fitness with your Personal/Professional Life
Written for MIAMI MIDTOWN MAGAZINE Common thoughts when considering getting into shape: “I want to get in shape, but I don’t have time.”...
gailgensler
Nov 12, 20203 min read
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Fitness over 40
This week I have been asked by several followers what advice I would give to someone in their 40's and above who is considering...
gailgensler
Nov 8, 20202 min read
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Make a plan, not an excuse
We are all filled with a sense of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. I have been working out in a gym or...
gailgensler
Nov 8, 20203 min read
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What does heathy look like?
Being healthy isn’t just a trend - it’s a lifestyle. So why are we always looking on social media for the perfect picture of health? It...
gailgensler
Nov 8, 20202 min read
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Finding your why
WHY? That’s been a common topic that has come across what I read each day. In this current climate of great uncertainty I see many people...
gailgensler
Nov 8, 20202 min read
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