Jani Dittman aka FitDitts

PLEASE READ 👉🏼 I recently received an email from a VERY popular, and well known fitness influencer (I won’t mention her name) advertising her “30 Day Sexy Leg Challenge.” To quote her email: “Are you ready to confidently rock those summer shorts with toned thighs and smooth, cellulite-free skin? [In this challenge] we’ll focus on defining your thighs, toning your calves, and fighting cellulite – all achievable in less than 10 minutes a day!” 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ There are so many things wrong with just these two sentences. But I just want to say: There are many good and knowledgeable fitness professionals here on Instagram, worthy of following. But any influencer that claims they have a program that will get rid of your cellulite and give you sexy legs in 30 days, all in less than 10 minutes a day. PLEASE know that they are preying on your insecurities to sell their programs. Unfollow them. I’ve been training my legs for 30 years, and I still have cellulite. 😂 Look. Everyone wants to look good. But for me, as I age, fitness is SO much more than aiming for smooth, cellulite free skin. 🙄 I could go on and on, but if there is one thing I hope you learn from following my account is that fitness is about embracing your body and fostering a healthy lifestyle that sustains you for the long run. Chasing unrealistic, quick-fix promises only sets you up for disappointment and undermines the true benefits of consistent, mindful exercise. Let’s focus on what really matters: health, happiness, and long-term wellness. Remember, you are strong, beautiful, and worthy, just as you are. 😘

If you are in peri/menopause, strength training needs to be the cornerstone of what you are doing to maintain muscle mass, improve bone density, and enhance overall strength. The moves here are some of the upper body moves from this round of strength programming inside the FitDitts community. 💪🏼 Every 4 weeks, members get a fresh new set of workouts…forever or until you cancel. For 4 weeks we work on perfecting form and getting stronger in each exercise by tracking our weight, sets and reps. It’s called progressive overload and it’s how you get stronger, faster, leaner, fitter, etc. Then after 4 weeks, we start again with new programming. 📝 The movement patterns stay the same- squat, lunge, push, pull, hinge, and rotation, but we do different variations! If you are ready to take the guesswork out of your workouts, let me handle the task of putting together a program that is safe, effective, balanced, and sustainable to help you get more life out of your years! ☺️ I have several training options available, depending on how much help and accountability you need. Start today, free for the first 7 days. 🔗 in bio 😘.

Do you train or do you workout? There is a big difference. Training is working toward a desired result. For instance, if my goal is to build muscle, run faster, or to lose fat, then I need to follow a training plan to reach my desired result. Working out, on the other hand, is just picking any workout that you enjoy to get your heart rate up, work up a sweat and burn calories. Neither is right or wrong. Just depends on if you have a goal. I do both. Because I have a goal to get stronger and maintain or increase muscle mass as I age, 3 days per week I follow a plan and TRAIN.🏋🏻‍♀️ I keep track of my sets and reps and apply the progressive overload principle. Then 3 days a week, I WORKOUT. I do whatever makes me happy or whatever I feel like doing. I teach a couple classes a week and we do fun stuff to get our heart rate up and sweat. And on the weekends, it depends on the season. 🚵🏻‍♀️🏄🏻‍♀️🏂🎾👟 This here is a workout. And it is a GOOD ONE! I loved the moves. So save it, try it, and enjoy the sweat! 💦😅 6 moves. Set your interval timer to a 60/20 work/rest ratio. Do each move 60 seconds (30 seconds per side where applicable.) Rest 1 minute at the end of the circuit. Repeat 3-4x through. #homewod #fullbodyworkout #homeworkout #funworkout #dumbbellworkout #fitnessforwomen #agingstrong #fitnesstrainer #over50fitness #fitover40

Stepped out of my comfort zone yesterday and presented a midlife wellness masterclass with @kelligamette_np at @upwardregen_aesthetics We had a great turn out with some awesome women! Thank you for coming and letting me share my passion with you. I know I told many of you that we would possibly go live on Instagram for this event, but I chickened out last minute. 🙈 Presenting live for 30 women had me nervous enough, let alone nearly 80k followers. 😅 If you missed this class and would like to get on a waitlist for the next one, let me know! And hopefully next time I will be brave and go live. 🙃

Four Core Moves- pick one or do them all! I rarely do a core only workout. I will weave core exercises into my strength programming just like any other muscle group, or do a core focused finisher. I know many women really want that ab burn in order to feel like they are getting a good core workout, but an entire workout dedicated to core is not necessary if you have good programming. If you like them, however, then go for it! How about you? Do you like core specific workouts? 🎵Mercy by Muse #strongcore #corework #abexercises #abworkout #strengthtrainingforwomen #fitnessforlife #fitnessover50 #fitover40

Your weekend workout challenge for time!🏋🏻‍♀️⏰ 300 reps with a 1 minute cardio jump start between each round. Start with 1 minute cardio of choice before each round. 🏃🏻‍♀️ Then: 5 reps pull-ups of choice (or inverted rows, or DB rows) 10 Goblet squat pulse 15 Russian twist- R+L = 1 20 OH Reverse lunge 10R/10L 20 KB or DB swings 15 Rollup + Tricep ext 10 Pushup + reach 5 Box jump burpee 🔁 3x thru = 300 reps! How fast can you get through it? NO SLOPPY REPS. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Type a 💪🏼 if you will try it then come back and comment with your time! Like this workout? You will find 100’s more inside the Explore section of the FitDitts app! 📲 Plus SO much more! 1st week is free- cancel anytime. #weekendworkout #workoutchallenge #workoutfortime #homewod #agingstrong #fitnessforlife #fitlife #lifelete #over50fitness #fitover40

Just a few exercises I filmed (or re-filmed 😜) for this next round of strength programming for my FitLife community! 🏋🏻‍♀️ As a member of my FitLife community, you get a fresh new program every 4 weeks. 📝 We find that 4 weeks is long enough to perfect and progress each exercise, but not so long that you get bored or burnt out. ✅ If you want to mix things up- there are 100’s of other guided workouts to choose from at your fingertips! 🙌🏼 Plus get support and feedback from a community of like minded women who understand the unique challenges of midlife fitness. 👯‍♀️ Not a member yet? First week is free! Join anytime, cancel anytime. See the 🔗 in my profile to lean more. 🤩 🎵Don’t Give Up On Me, Andy Grammer #midlifestrong #midlifewomen #midlifefitness #fitnessforwomen #strongnotskinny #over40fitness #fitover50 #agingstrong

TRX straps are probably the most versatile and accommodating pieces of equipment you can own. 💛🖤 Whether your goal is cardio 🏃🏻‍♀️, strength 🏋🏻‍♀️, or mobility 🧘🏻‍♀️, you can do it all on the Trx. From a beginner to a high performing athlete- there are moves for every fitness level. Do you have a Trx? If so, how do you like to use them? For this strength + mobility workout, do each slide for 60 seconds (30 seconds per side where applicable) and repeat 3-5x through. 🎵 Run Run by The Rival #trxtraining #trxvideos #suspensiontraining #trainanywhere #fitnessforeverybody #trxfitfam #fullbodyfitness #resistancetraining #workoutwithme

Don’t like running?🏃🏻‍♀️ Do this No Jumping 🚫 Cardio instead! I used to run in my 30’s and up until about mid 40’s. I just never really loved running because it was a little too boring for me. And if I’m being completely honest- so is walking. 😂😆 But I do it anyway. 🙃 Hiking however, is totally different. There’s something about walking toward a destination with a view that is so much more exciting. And when you get to the top, you get a sense of accomplishment WITH a view. 🤩 How about you? Would you rather run, walk , or hike? Let me know by dropping a 🏃🏻‍♀️🚶‍♀️🥾 in the comments! And if it’s none of the above? Well here you go!👇🏼😃 6 moves // 60 seconds each (30 seconds per side where applicable) and repeat 3-4x. 🎵In My Home by Young the Giant #nojumpingworkout #lowimpactworkout #homeworkout #workoutanywhere #bodyweightworkout #cardioworkout #lowimpactcardio #walkingworkout #homefitness

Midlife women! How are you navigating perimenopause/menopause? Have you experienced symptoms, and if so, what are you doing about it? Do you have a game plan? Let’s start a conversation, share experiences, and help each other out on this journey! My menopause game plan: * Strength train 3x per week * Walking 8-10k steps per day * HIIT/SIT 2x per week * Dial in on my nutrition to get my insulin resistance to go down. Tracking my macro and micro nutrients (temporarily) using the app Cronometer. * Get 115-125 grams protein per day * Daily supplements: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Omega 3, Creatine * Meds to balance hormones Everyone’s game plan will look a little different. But I think it’s safe to say, what worked for us in our 20’s and 30’s doesn’t work the same 40+. 🙅🏻‍♀️ Talk to your health practitioner. And local friends! If you need/want your hormones checked and want help coming up with YOUR menopause game plan, @kellygamette_np and the entire staff at @upwardregenerativemedine is awesome!! 💯 Highly reccommend. #midlifewomen #midlifehealth#menopausejourney#empoweredaging #agingstrong #over40wellness #hormonebalance #womensupportingwomen

I’ve been a little Mia- not that anyone’s noticed. 😂 But LIFE! 🤪 Let’s just say it’s been a fairly eye opening month.😳 I will share more details in another post but long story short, after experiencing a laundry list of menopause symptoms I decided I should probably go ahead and have that blood panel done that my Dr suggested a couple years ago. 🙃 Turns out, I probably shouldn’t have procrastinated getting it done. 😬 Don’t worry, I’m not dying. 😅 But there were some very concerning numbers. I have a history of CV disease in my immediate family- my dad had a heart attack at age 48 and triple bypass surgery at 70, and my brother had a heart attack when he was 54. So I am definitely up against some tough biomarkers in my genes. I’m so grateful to @upwardregenerativemedicine for helping me navigate this process and setting me up with a game plan to get my numbers in check. I will share more details later, but bottom line- don’t put off your wellness exams and if it’s been awhile- have your blood checked! Just because you are living a healthy lifestyle, doesn’t mean you are immune to life threatening disease. #lessonlearned Now. This workout. It’s a is a good one, especially if when you don’t have a lot of time. So save it!! 5 moves / 60 seconds each move (30 seconds per side where applicable). Rest 20 seconds between each move. Repeat 3-5x through. #fitover50 #fullbodycircuit #fullbodystrength #dumbbellworkout #workoutathome #fitnessforwomen #fitforlife #midlifefitness #midlifewomen

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted any TRX here on my page! Do you have a trx at home? What I love about TRX is that whenever I am having a day where I’m feeling unmotivated to do any heavy lifting or anything too intense, these straps get me moving! I just tell myself, just start with a warm up flow on the straps and then it eases you into working out by tricking your mind that you’re not working as hard- but you are! 😅 Give this lower body focus workout a try! 👉🏼 6 moves / 60 seconds per move (or 30 seconds per side where applicable) / Rest 20 sec between each move. Repeat 3-5x through. Like this workout? Unlock access to all of my TRX workouts on the FitDitts app! With over 200 workouts, monthly strength programming to keep you strong for life, community, month long challenges, and so much more! 🤩 Start your free 7-day trial by downloading the app today! #trxworkout #suspensiontraining #trx #trxtraining #trxvideos #fitdittstrx #bodyweightstrength #homeworkouts #fitover50