The best part of our day is seeing clients (who are over 50 years old) just like you achieve amazing results. Whether they begin moving better, feeling better, get off their blood pressure medications, or shrink their waist, the excitement is always contagious.

It’s hard to describe the euphoria that settles in once fitness goals have been achieved. It’s one of those things that you have to experience to understand.

Every single one of our mature fitness clients who have achieved massive results have ONE THING IN COMMON…

They are all highly motivated.

We are in a unique position. We know how to get the over 50 crowd into great shape and we can coach you through a 50-pound weight loss if needed and so much more.

As Functional Aging Specialists, the most important thing we do is guide you to a healthier body. We can even train you into a toned master athlete if that’s what you want! Not too many do!

But there is one catch.

You’ll need to be motivated.

Just saying, or even just thinking, that you want to get into better shape for the rest of your life, isn’t enough. You need motivation—and that’s just half of the equation. The other part (and the most important) is ACTION.

Nothing happens until you take action.

You can want it, think about it, mull it over, ponder it, plan it, and then re-plan it. But nothing happens until you take action.

While we may not know your story—if you’re over 50, it’s probably safe to assume that you want to drop fat and tone up. You want to look better, to have more energy, to experience fewer aches and pains, and to enjoy the sweet satisfaction as you achieve your goals once and for all.

We know that all of our successful clients were once in your shoes. They wanted to change the situation of their health. They felt urgency. And then they did what most fail to do. They took action and contacted us.

But there is more to it than that. They then committed to a program, put in the exercise, stuck to their diet and met their goals. There’s nothing more gratifying than getting back into those smaller size clothes that now sit in the back of your closet, pick up your grandchild for a playful toss in the air, or simply look forward to walking your dogs with more ease and less pain.

People over 50 who take massive action get massive rewards. And those that simply continue to talk about losing weight will continue to put weight on, pound after pound. I hate to put it that way, but it’s the truth and over weight is slowing you down even more!

So what do you want? To …

• drop some fat pounds
• move better, feel younger
• look better in your birthday suit
• become healthier

How bad do you want it? How much motivation do you have …enough to take MASSIVE ACTION?

The rewards are great IF you do. Check out a few more reasons “Why our Clients Love Us” ​

Your first step is to call or email us now to get started! Let’s do this together.​

Protein is the building block of muscle. As you get older you will probably experience some loss of muscle mass and strength. This has been attributed to a reduced rate of protein synthesis that accompanies the normal aging process. But, it can be a big concern for many people. If you lose too much muscle then that could impair your ability to complete functional activities of work, sport, or play.

So should you eat more protein in order to combat the effects of aging?

This is a hotly debated topic with many different opinions because the research is not exactly clear. Population studies seem to indicate that an increase in dietary protein isn’t necessary if you already exercise. But a number of protein synthesis studies show otherwise.

A recent paper from Exercise and Sports Sciences Reviews (July 2013) made these conclusions:

• Increasing physical activity increases muscle protein synthesis rates.
• The amount, source, and time of day that dietary protein is consumed also effects muscle protein synthesis rates.
• Combining physical activity and exercise with adequate protein intake is the best strategy for combatting the negative effects of aging on muscle mass and strength.

Based on this information, other papers I’ve read and experts I’ve consulted here are some of my tips for dietary protein for those over the age of 50:

1. Be physically active daily and exercise regularly (including weight lifting).
2. Eat adequate amounts of protein (0.8g/kg body weight daily) from a variety of sources (lean meats, low-fat dairy, legumes, or nuts). Even vegetarians can get plenty of protein, but they have to be a little more diligent about it. One easy way to do this is to eat a palm size of protein at each major meal.
3. Take a protein shake of 20-30 g whey protein (not soy protein) immediately before or after working out.
4. Maintain a healthy gut so you can digest and absorb nutrients properly.

Goals

Although I don’t check my protein intake every single day (who wants to do that?), I do keep tabs on it to make sure I am meeting my goals. I shoot for over 1.0g/kg body weight just to make sure I am getting enough. I encourage you to do the same.

This doesn’t have to take up a lot of time and energy once you get into the routine of eating enough lean protein on a daily basis. Remember, as long as you’re getting about a palm per meal you should be fine.

And if you are over 50 and aren’t getting regular exercise…..especially functional strength training isn’t it time you come in and try out Your Personal Best Training Studio?