Climbing out of the Grand Canyon, Pranjal Karmakar had an a-ha moment.
“I could see other folks who looked older than I was, and they were doing much better,” he recalls. “I knew then it was time to take action when I got home.”
He and his wife, Deepa, love traveling to hike in national parks. But the hiking he was already doing wasn’t enough.
“At some point, you start losing muscle and strength,” he says. “It made sense to do regular strength exercises.”
Which brings up a question we hear all the time:
Isn’t walking “good enough?”
The short answer: Nope. Sorry, but it’s not.
Walking IS a great first step — pun intended. It’s easy, accessible, and effective for improving general health. A consistent routine can even support weight loss, especially for those just getting started.
But to keep improving, your body needs more.
From our 30s onward, we naturally lose 3–5% of muscle mass per decade — and that accelerates after 60. Walking alone won’t build or preserve the strength needed for everyday life like carrying groceries, getting up from a chair, or maintaining balance.
That’s why a well-rounded routine after 50 should include:
✔ Walking or cardio (aim for 150 minutes/week)
✔ Strength training (at least 2x/week)
✔ Balance and mobility work
When Pranjal started strength training, even pushups were a challenge. But with guidance and consistency, everything changed.
Now, he and his wife travel the world hiking — from Patagonia to their next goal: Everest Base Camp.
He turns 50 this year… and he’s never been stronger.
At YPB Training Studio, we help adults over 50 build strength, energy, and confidence for the life they want to live.
Ready to feel stronger, more mobile, and more confident?
Join our 21-Day Mobility and Strength Program today.
👉 Learn more here:https://go.ypbtrainingstudio.com/21-day-mobility-and-strength-program
If you have questions, call us at (361-857-5087) and we’ll help you get started.
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