By David Tepera, June 26, 2024

There have been some interesting conversations over the past few weeks; many of our clients are expressing their quality of life from years of weight training.

Eighty-year-old Paul is throwing around bags of mulch weighing up to 70 pounds per bag from the store to his flower beds.

Seventy-six-year-old Reese rented a beach house and was able to play in the surf and chase his grandchildren all over the beach.

Seventy-one-year-old Joanie, after a lengthy battle with an illness, can now carry groceries up a flight of stairs, plus is continuing to get stronger.

We actually have testimonies from all our clients. Even though we train people of all ages, it’s humbling listening to the elderly enjoying life again. Just know, our seniors range in age up into the 90s.

Maybe, to some of you, this isn’t that big of a deal. But, when you’ve been down physically for a long period of time, it feels good to feel good.

Remember, being happy doesn’t mean you have it all. It simply means you’re thankful for all you have.

Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s rare to be pain-free as we get older. But, there’s never a time to throw in the towel. Those aches and pains are your body telling you to get moving again.

I’ve heard many a time, “my knees hurt, so I can’t exercise.” Yes, osteoarthritis will catch up to all of us, but you must continue exercising, including weight training, to build the muscles around those joints. This will slow down the wear and tear on your cartilage, plus improve your quality of life. There’s more to it, so if interested, email me. We give free advice all over the country.

What activity do you miss the most? What will it take for you to feel good again? Don’t let your identity be someone who is physically handicapped.

Be honest, is your conversation with others only about your physical disabilities and doctor’s appointments? Is that what you want to be known for? Believe me, everyone around you is tired of hearing your downfalls. I know people have legitimate medical issues, but quit telling others. Why not be an inspiration by fighting back in life? The easiest path to getting better is through exercise.

Making excuses is now over. This is you day, because once you take back control, it’s going to feel good to feel good.