20 little changes for big weight loss results
This article was originally published on Today.com on October 28, 2013. Gretchen is quoted in this article. Forget about crash diets and killing yourself with exercise—these small steps can help you lose weight in a big way. Eat off of blue plates Ever wonder why McDonald’s color scheme is yellow and red? “We are naturally […]
12 lazy ways to get fit without really trying
This article was originally published on Today.com. While sitting at your desk at work…Tone your shouldersKeep exercise tubing or light weights in your desk drawer and use them while talking on the phone, says Gretchen Zelek, founder of Do or Die Fitness in Pasadena, Calif. Try biceps curls or overhead punches (press the 3-to-5 lbs. […]
Setting goals shouldn’t just be on January 1st
This article was originally published on Recess.tv.
Episode 20 Aging Enthusiastically and Discovering your Next Chapter
Gretchen Zelek spent the early part of her career as a successful money market trader on Wall Street. She had one conversation with her father which created a shift inspiring her business, Donuts & Pie Fitness. The business mission is to help people age enthusiastically, discover their next chapters, and live life with purpose. In […]
The 20-Minute Lean-and-Mean Arms Routine
This article originally appeared on Oxygen “Few things are as immediately noticeable and appealing as toned arms,” says Gretchen Zelek, AFAA-certified group fitness instructor and functional aging specialist. In just one or two arm-focused workouts a week, you can make amazing progress toward shapely arms of your own. The following 20-minute arm workout, designed by Zelek, can […]
Meet Gretchen Zelek | Aging Enthusiastically Influencer
This article was originally published on ShoutOutLA.com We had the good fortune of connecting with Gretchen Zelek and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Gretchen, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business? In my fifties I started a fitness products company designed to provide support for the knees, wrists and […]
Secrets of Energetic People: Simple Strategies to Naturally Increase Your Energy Levels
This article was originally published on Clean Eating Mag.com. If there’s one thing we wish we all had more of, it’s energy. It’s hard to start your day without a cuppa joe, and you likely need a few cups to make it through the day. That’s why it’s easy to be a little jealous of […]
2020 Marathons Are Going Virtual—Here’s What to Know About This Trend, Including if You Should Run on a Treadmill
This article was originally published on Parade.com Everything’s going virtual these days, including marathons. Because of the pandemic, most of the major marathons scrapped their live races in 2020, and although many races like the Boston Marathon have set dates for 2021, it’s too early to tell if they’ll take place live. Still, runners are a dedicated bunch, […]
What is Power Walking?
Originally published on Nike.com While walking is a low-maintenance and effective form of exercise, power walking ramps up this basic movement to the next level. “Power walking is walking at a rapid speed with arms pumping, moving in a heel-to-toe step,” said Gretchen Zelek, AFAA-certified group fitness instructor and FIA-certified functional aging specialist. “While regular […]
Interview with Gretchen Zelek – Donuts & Pie Fitness
Article originally published on BillionSuccess.com Gretchen Zelek lives in Santa Monica CA and Cape Cod MA. She is co-founder of Donuts and Pie Fitness which interviews national experts about new and innovative ways to age enthusiastically and how to live a healthy life to the fullest with no regrets or hesitation. Gretchen is a FAI Functional […]
