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2026-03-5
Does Getting Older Mean More Back Pain?
Throwing statistics at you like “about 45% of people over 40 experience low back pain” (WHO) can feel a bit sterile. The real challenge of living with back pain is far more meaningful than a number on a page. Stats […]
read more2026-03-3
Move Faster, Stay Balanced, Age Powerfully
Most people think power means jumping as high as possible or throwing something as fast as they can. And they think balance means standing on one leg… trying not to wobble… looking like you’re auditioning for the circus. Both views […]
read more2026-02-28
Smarter Power Training: Building Speed and Strength Without Beating Up Your Joints
I have found in my past 30 years of coaching that a good idea can go sideways in fitness pretty fast. One that is really important to discuss is power training, especially as we age. Why? I could tell that […]
read more2026-02-26
Does Age Impact How We Should Workout?
Talking about strength training as we get older usually falls into the, “no, age is just a number” category. It is true, you shouldn’t be terrified to exercise because you are getting older, but there are things you may want […]
read more2026-02-25
Training Over 40 Webinar Replay
We are so grateful for all those that joined us for the Training Over 40 webinar this past Tuesday. The response and engagement were incredible, and it’s clear this was something that many could relate to and wanted better answers. […]
read more2026-02-23
Why Back Pain Often Shows Up After 40 (And Why It’s Not Just “Aging”)
There are a few positives in having struggled with chronic low back pain for 35 years. It allows me to be a relatable person for clients coming in with their own struggles of low back pain. I always try to […]
read more2026-02-16
The Hip Mobility Mistake Almost Everyone Makes
Mobility has NEVER been my thing!!! I remember when I started working out as a 14 year old I just felt stiff and that is why I often defaulted to using machines many times when I began training. Over the […]
read more2026-02-12
Getting BETTER Fitness Results Over 40
Exercise absolutely helps slow many aspects of the aging process but it doesn’t stop aging. That distinction matters. We all age. Hormones shift. Recovery changes. Muscle protein synthesis becomes slightly less responsive. Tendons lose some elasticity. Power declines faster than […]
read more2026-02-9
Why Most Fitness Programs Fail People Over 40
If you’re over 40 and feel like most fitness programs don’t fit your life anymore, that’s not because you’re unmotivated or “past your prime.” Which should feel good because that is the narrative that people often hear. It’s because most […]
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