I believe fitness should help you feel strong, confident, and capable at any age. Whether you’re looking for strength training, low-impact workouts, or mobility exercises, I’ll share practical routines and expert tips to keep you active and energized for life.
Menopause brings a wave of changes—some expected, some less so. One of the biggest challenges? Losing muscle mass and gaining unwanted fat. But here’s the good news: with the right approach, you can regain strength, build lean muscle, and fire up your metabolism well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond. I’m Chris Freytag, a personal…
As a personal trainer and a proud ‘senior citizen,’ I can tell you firsthand that strength training isn’t just about lifting weights in the gym—it’s about making everyday life easier. Functional fitness is the key to aging well, staying independent, and feeling strong in your own body. Functional fitness isn’t about flashy workouts; it’s about…
I’m a 59-year-old personal trainer and health coach with over three decades of experience helping women navigate fitness through every stage of life. And let me tell you, I’ve been through it all—from marathon miles in my 30s to discovering the power of walking in my 50s. These days, I proudly call myself a walker….
If you are over 50, it’s time to understand what these two words mean and how to incorporate them into your life. You’ve probably heard the terms flexibility and mobility thrown around in fitness conversations, often used interchangeably. But here’s the deal: while they’re closely related, they’re not the same thing—and understanding the difference is key to getting the…
If you’ve been on a mission to wave goodbye to flabby arms but dread push-ups, you’re not alone. Many women over 50 tell me that push-ups feel more like punishment—especially with cranky wrists or shoulders. But guess what? You can tone your arms without them! This arm-toning routine skips push-ups but still packs a punch for…
Let’s be real—people assume that because I’m a personal trainer, I’m exercising all day long. Nope! I may crush a workout every morning, but the rest of my day? It’s a whole lot of sitting at my computer, running a digital platform for workouts (which, ironically, means I’m pretty sedentary). That’s why my walking pad…
Let’s talk about menopause and weight gain—one of the biggest frustrations I hear from women going through this phase of life. You’re eating the same, moving the same, and yet somehow, the scale keeps creeping up. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. From my experience and research, it’s time to pay attention to the way you…
