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Muscle After 35: The Organ You're Ignoring That Controls Aging
You think of muscle as something you build for looks or strength. It is actually one of the most important organs in your body. And after 35, it starts working... Read more...
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A 30-Year Study Just Told Us the Exact Amount of Strength Training You Need
I get asked the same question constantly: how much do I actually need to lift to make a real difference? For 20 years I have answered that question with a... Read more...
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Japanese Walking: The 2,986 Percent Trend That Actually Works
Every so often a fitness trend shows up on social media with a catchy name, and my first instinct as a coach of 20 years is to roll my eyes.... Read more...
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The Weighted Vest Is the Most Underrated Training Tool You Are Not Using
There is a piece of equipment sitting in the corner of most gyms that almost nobody over 35 is using. And for the goals that matter most at this stage... Read more...
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Microplastics Are Inside Your Body Right Now. Here Is What That Actually Means.
I am going to say something that might be uncomfortable and then tell you what to actually do about it. Microplastics are in your blood. They are in your lungs.... Read more...
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Zone 2 Cardio: The Most Underrated Training Tool for Adults Over 35
I want you to try something. Go for a run or get on a bike, and go at a pace where you could genuinely hold a full conversation without gasping.... Read more...
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Hybrid Training Is the Smartest Thing You Can Do After 35. Here Is Why.
You know what I hear more than almost anything else from new clients over 35? "I used to run. Now I just lift. Should I be doing cardio too?" Or... Read more...
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Your Whoop or Oura Ring Is Telling You Something. Here Is How to Actually Listen.
You bought the wearable. You wear it every night. You check your sleep score every morning. And then you do absolutely nothing differently. Sound familiar? I see this constantly with... Read more...
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Creatine Is Not Just for Gym Bros: Why Everyone Over 35 Should Be Taking It
Creatine has a branding problem. And it has cost a lot of people, especially women, a genuinely useful supplement for years. The word creatine still conjures images of college guys... Read more...
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Perimenopause Is Not the Problem. Your Training Program Might Be.
I have trained primarily women for most of my career. And the conversation I keep having, over and over, with women in their late 30s and 40s, goes something like... Read more...
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Ozempic Is Eating Your Muscle: What Your Doctor Is Not Telling You
Let me be real with you about something the pharmaceutical ads are not covering. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are genuinely impressive at one thing: getting the number... Read more...
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The Silent Muscle Thief: How Men Over 35 Are Losing Strength Without Knowing It
Nobody tells you it's happening. That's the problem. There is no alarm. No injury. No single moment where you realize something changed. Just a slow, quiet process that starts in... Read more...