Tag: fitness over 50

10 Advantages of Having a Personal Trainer as You Age

A personal trainer isn’t just for building muscle—they’re a partner in your long-term health and independence. Investing in your fitness now ensures you stay strong, capable, and badass for decades to come. A personal trainer isn’t just for building muscle—they’re a partner in your long-term health and independence. Investing in your fitness now ensures you stay strong, capable, and badass for decades to come.

Help, I’ve Fallen… Testing and Improving Your Balance

Let’s talk balance. It’s one of those things you don’t think about—until you’re suddenly grabbing for a railing or feeling that moment of panic mid-stumble. If you’ve ever laughed at those “Help, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” commercials, listen up: Without good balance, that could be YOU.

Here’s the reality—as you age, your balance naturally declines. Muscle loss, slower reflexes, and reduced coordination all play a role. But here’s the good news: Balance is a skill, and like any skill, it can be trained and improved!

Arthritis and Strength Training—Why Lifting Heavy is the Best Medicine

If you’ve been told to “take it easy” because you have arthritis, I’m here to tell you that’s bullsh*t advice. Strength training isn’t just safe when you have arthritis — it’s one of the best things you can do to fight it. And I don’t just say that as a trainer — I say that as someone living with arthritis in both shoulders, my left knee, and as someone who had my right hip replaced due to osteoarthritis.