You are Never Too Old

Ever watch "older" exercisers work out? It's usually light weights or sitting on the seated row machine. You can see the loss of balance, the loss of core strength etc. If you look close enough you can usually see what was...the strength, the tenacity, the courage that got them to where they are now.


Most of my current clients are over 40 (so am I so that's fine with me!). My goal is to get everyone to train like an athlete.


I wanted to share a sample workout that I recently had with a 75 year old client. We have trained together for about 6 months. He has a history of a hip replacement and bilateral rotator cuff injuries. While I always start out carefully(I was very conservative with his shoulders) my goal is to help him reach his goals.


Try this yourself-adjust the weight, rest periods, intensity accordingly.


Mobilizations and Dynamic warm-up


"4 point" hunting dogs(on hands/feet only) 2x4


1/2 Get Up 2x5/arm


Agility Rings-various patterns x 5-8 minutes



"Terrible 5" (check it out on my "martial arts agility" DVD) 1x10

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Kettlebell Front Carry Squat 2x10


KB Slingshots 2x20


KB Swings 2x10


Perform these three exercises consecutively then repeat


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Lunge with single arm dumbbell press 3x5/arm



Standing band row 3x10



DB Bench Press on Stability Ball 3x10




Cool down/Stretch



Enjoy and remember you are NEVER too old as long as you are alive.


As always, with gratitude

JF