How Strength Training Changes as You Get Older
Strength training has long been associated with athletes, bodybuilders, and younger adults looking to build muscle. However, one of…
Can Flabby Arms Be Toned After 60? Proven Strategies That Actually Work
If you’ve looked in the mirror and wondered whether flabby arms can be toned after 60, the short answer is:…
How Many Days a Week Should a 60 Year Old Lift Weights?
If you’re 60 (or approaching it), you’ve probably asked yourself: How many days a week should a 60 year old…
Strength Training Over 60: How to Build Strength, Boost Energy, and Age Powerfully
Why Strength Training After 60 Is Non-Negotiable When it comes to long-term independence, vitality, and resilience, strength training over 60…
What are your “Bucket List” goals for 2026?
The start of a new year is always a time of optimism – the chance to reflect on the last…
Strength Training For Seniors Keeps You Healthy, Strong, and Independent at Any Age
Introduction Strength training for seniors is one of the most powerful ways to stay strong, healthy, and independent as you…
Strength Training: The Best Workout For Longevity – My Interview On The Health Declassified Podcast
Strength Training: The Best Workout For Longevity – My Interview On The Health Declassified Podcast PODCAST VIDEO BELOW I recently…
Gaining Muscle After 50 Will Keep You Feeling Strong, Youthful and Fully Alive
Introduction Gaining muscle after 50 is not only possible—it’s one of the most powerful steps you can take to improve…
Add This Killer Technique to Your Advanced Over-50 Workout Routine To Skyrocket Your Strength
How to Get The Most From Your Advanced Over-50 Workout Routine While many fitness plans cater to beginners or focus…
How to Start Weight Training for Seniors to Stay Independent, Build Strength, and Continue Enjoying Life to its Fullest
Introduction As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever—but not all forms of exercise deliver the same benefits.…
How to Regain Muscle Mass After 60 Safely to Build a Strong, Resilient Body That Supports You For Years to Come
Introduction As we age, maintaining strength and muscle mass becomes increasingly important for overall health, mobility, and independence. Many people…
The Ideal Strength Training Program for Runners Over 50 to Prevent Injury and Improve Performance
Over the last 40+ years, I’ve had the pleasure of creating effective strength training programs for many runners over 50…
Research proves heavy weight lifting for older women is the key to healthy aging
Introduction Heavy weight lifting for women is one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging, helping to preserve muscle,…
Exercise Routines Over 50 To Keep You Strong, Fit, And Injury-Free
Introduction Staying active as you age is one of the best ways to maintain strength, mobility, and overall health. However,…
Lessons In Advanced Strength Training From Mr. Universe
Mike Mentzer was one of the greatest bodybuilders of his era. He won the 1978 Mr. Universe contest with the…
10 Fitness Gifts Under $100 For The Workout Fanatic You Really Love
If you’re on the hunt for fitness gifts that truly stand out, you’re in the right spot. These options go…
5 Keys To Building Muscle After 60
Building muscle after 60 is an important endeavor in order to maintain mobility, joint stability and muscle strength as we…
These Resistance Exercises Are The Fountain Of Youth For Older Adults
Resistance exercises offer numerous benefits for older adults, helping maintain muscle mass, strength, and overall physical function as we age.…
Olympic Weightlifters are Super Inspiring, but You’ll Regret Training Like Them if You’re Over 50
I LOVE Olympic Weightlifting. To watch. Not to do. Let me tell you what I love about it (including an…
Over 50 Body Weight Workout Video
In this video, I demonstrate an over 50 body weight workout that can be completed in 15 minutes. This is…
Research proves lifting heavy weights is the best thing for old people
Resistance training offers numerous benefits for older adults, enhancing both physical and mental well-being. Even though most people understand that…
Are you neglecting these important muscle groups?
Our modern-day digital lifestyle habits of working on laptops, texting and scrolling bring with them lots of slouching, shoulder-rounding and…
Best Home Gym Setup: Creating the Ultimate Exercise Space to Build Strength Safely and Efficiently
Creating the best home gym setup doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a clear plan and the right…
Over 50 Fitness: Essential Workout Tips and Routines for a Healthy Life
Over 50 Fitness: Essential Workout Tips and Routines for a Healthy Life Once you’re over 50, fitness maintenance (or improvement)…
Live Strong In Retirement – My Interview On The Retire With Purpose Podcast (With Video)
Live A Strong Life After Retirement – My Retire With Purpose Podcast Interview VIDEO BELOW 👇 I recently had the…
Abdominal Exercises For Seniors: Safe And Effective Methods For Staying Strong And Reducing Back Pain
Abdominal Exercises for Seniors: Safe and Effective Methods for staying strong and reducing back pain As we age, it’s important…
How To Create A Safe, Effective, Time-Efficient Over 50 Workout Plan That’s Super Simple To Follow
Once we get over 50, working out isn’t so much about having bulging biceps, 6-pack abs, or a nice round…
5 Little-Known Dumbbell Exercises To Keep You Strong, Healthy And Pain-Free After 50
5 Little-Known Dumbbell Exercises For Seniors: Strengthen and Stay Pain-Free Post-50 As we age, staying physically active becomes increasingly important…
Weightlifting for Seniors: Safely Enhancing Strength and Fitness and Boosting Quality of Life
Weightlifting for Seniors: Safely Enhancing Strength and Fitness Weightlifting for seniors may not be the first activity that comes to…
How To Stay Fit Over 50 – Even If You Got Hurt Or Had Surgery
Staying fit as an over – 50 isn’t just possible – it’s essential for maintaining a high quality of life…
Senior Fitness – My Video Interview On The Beyond Retirement Podcast
I recently had the pleasure of discussing senior fitness recently with Jacquie Doucette on her Beyond Retirement Podcast. (Video Below)…
5 Popular Exercises People Over 50 Should Never Do
When I meet people and they find out I’m in the fitness business – and they see how old I…
Subscriber Q And A Video: Exercises For Arthritic Hands
The right exercises for arthritic hands can help people over 50 decrease pain and maintain grip strength in only a…
Subscriber Q and A Video: Best Exercise For Arthritic Knees
What’s the best exercise for arthritic knees? This question is on the minds of anyone who has painful knees due…
Video: 5 Great Free Weight Exercises For Over 50
Strength training exercises for over 50 are a critically important part of your overall fitness program if your goal is…
Subscriber Q And A: Breaking Through Strength Training Plateaus (Video)
Gaining muscle mass after 50 is something many people are skeptical about. And often, that skepticism acts as a barrier…
Over 50 Strength Training – My Video Interview On The Bear Essentials Podcast
Over 50 Strength Training – My Interview On The Bear Essentials Podcast PODCAST VIDEO BELOW 👇 I recently had the…
Case Study: How I Added 2.2 Pounds Of Muscle With Four 30-Minute Workouts At Age 63
Some people think that it’s not possible to build muscle after 60. Others think, “even if I could build some…
The Ideal Strength Training Program For Runners At Any Age – My Interview With 6AMRun.com
What’s the best strength training program for runners at any age? (Especially runners over 50) To my way of thinking,…
Strength Training Over 50: What You Need To Know
It’s easy enough for people over 50 to go for a walk or bike ride, but figuring out how to…
These Are The Best Exercises For Over 50 And Out Of Shape You Can Start Doing Today
The best exercises for over 50 and out of shape The best exercises for over over 50 and out of…
Is Building Muscle After 50 Really Something You Can Realistically Achieve?
Building muscle after 50 is something many people are skeptical about. And often, that skepticism acts as a barrier to…
How To Achieve Excellent Fitness Over 50 in 90 Minutes A Week
Achieving excellent fitness over 50 doesn’t require you to be a “gym rat” who spends 2 hours a day, 6…
Weight Training Over 50 – My Interview On The Truth Not Trends Podcast
Weight Training Over 50 – My Interview On The Truth Not Trends Podcast Recently I had the pleasure of hanging…
9 Home Gym Essentials On A Budget For Full Body Workouts To Get You Strong Really Fast
9 Home gym essentials on a budget Introduction If you don’t have access to a well-equipped gym, a home gym…
How Much Protein Do We Need After 50? – Interview With Dr. Sara Oikawa
How much protein do we need after 50? Probably more than you think, as it turns out. But no need…
Helpful research on strength training for older adults from the Resistance Exercise Conference
On October 22nd, 4 members of the Rock Solid Fitness team (including me) descended upon Las Vegas to attend the…
Build more muscle in less time at any age – my interview on the Fathers After 50 podcast
Build more muscle in less time at any age – my interview on the Fathers After 50 podcast I recently…
The Ultimate Strength Training Program For Over 50 To Start Feeling Great Now
The Ultimate Strength Training Program For Over 50 To Start Feeling Great Now: Step-By-Step Guide In this post, I’ll show…
Is It Even Possible To Build Muscle Over 50?
Is it even possible to build muscle over 50? Build muscle over 50? Isn’t it too late for that? No,…
How To Get Stronger After 50 – My Interview On The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
How To Get Stronger After 50 – My Interview On The Retirement Wisdom Podcast I was recently interviewed on the…
Super Effective Workouts For Men Over 50 (That Won’t Take All Day To Do)
Super Effective Workouts For Men Over 50 (That Won’t Take All Day To Do) Workouts for men over 50 must…
Life After 50 Should Be Enjoyed, Not Endured
Now that your over 50, what’s on your bucket list? Maybe you’ve always dreamed of a hiking trip with family…
Case Study: How I Screwed Up My Knee, Rebuilt It, And Climbed A 12,000 Foot Mountain
How I screwed up my knee, rebuilt it, and climbed a 12,000 foot mountain It was March 15, 2018. I…
How To Build Killer Grip Strength Without Fancy Equipment
Grip strengthening without fancy equipment Grip strengthening probably wasn’t something you spent a lot of time thinking about when you…
Shoulder Rehab Exercises You Can Do In The Gym
Shoulder rehab exercises you can do in the gym Remember what lifting weights was like in your 20’s? Monday, of…
Showing Up Is Half The Battle – How To Get Motivated
How to get motivated: showing up is half the battle I’ve noticed a very interesting workout phenomenon over the years…
Effective Strength Training – Understanding the Intensity-Duration Relationship
The optimal number of sets of resistance exercise required to produce maximum increase in muscular strength remains a very controversial…
Are Your Strength Training Workouts Helping You or Hurting You?
I remember one day back in 2001, during summer strength training workouts in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers weight room, watching…
Did you get better today?
Did you get better today? Did you do something, anything, to move closer to your fitness goals, or improve yourself…