Episode Summary
Age is just a number, and it has NOTHING to do with your ability to start your fitness journey! On this episode of the Fit is Freedom Podcast, Iโm joined with the amazing author and fitness guru Joni Grant. We discuss the importance of fitness as you age, what you should be training, and why you need to embrace the journey and love what you do.
The excuse of โIโm too old to startโ just doesnโt hold any water. Joni herself, an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Functional Aging Specialist, and Kettlebell Coach, didnโt even start thinking about improving her health and doing something about her aging until she was 58 years old! Since then, she has competed in powerlifting meets, learned to parkour, become a kettlebell master, and written her book, Train to Age.
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If Youโre Losing It, You Need to Train It
We canโt simply walk our way to better health if weโre losing muscle mass as we age. Itโs important to find ways to incorporate strength training, endurance, and everything in between to keep up your fitness.
Take note of your body. If youโre realizing something is a struggle, it more than likely means that youโll need to train that particular part. For example, if youโre slow to get out of the chair, build your lower body. Itโs amazing what we can improve by targeting our weaknesses and making them strong, no matter our age!
Train for What You Want to Do
Not only should you train if youโre noticing a weakness, you should also focus your training for what you want to do in life. Joni has trained clients with a wide variety of aspirations and goals. Her clients have goals ranging from simply wanting to pick up a grandchild or being able to easily get out of a chair, to climbing Machu Picchu. Have a goal in mind as a motivator!
Links
- Joni Grant Website and Blog
- Joni Grant Instagram
- Joni Grantโs book – Train to Age
- Joni Grant Facebook Group
- Living Fit Workouts
Find Things You Love
Itโs important to train in a variety of ways, but Joni Grant and I discuss the importance of finding ways to train that you actually enjoy! Hate strength training with free weights? Try a kettlebell! Hate running? Try hiking or riding the stationary bike!
Improving your health doesnโt have to be a drag. If itโs not fun, itโs not sustainable. Find something to love and youโll start to see results that you love!
How to Get Started
No matter your age, the best time to start is NOW if you want to improve your health and fitness! Figuring out where to begin can be overwhelming, so here are the three top jumping off points according to Joniโฆ
Find a Trainer
Especially for the inexperienced or people who are a little rusty when it comes to working out, the best way to get started is to find a quality trainer that works for you. They can help you develop a customized plan. They will guide you to building the muscle and mobility that you desire while teaching you the ropes of fitness.
Take a Class
If you canโt find a trainer you like or youโd prefer a more social setting, try taking a class! Local senior and civic centers will typically offer a variety of classes. Look for one that sounds interesting and just dive right in!
Be Brave
When youโre putting yourself out there, have courage. Be brave and take that first step towards a better life and a better you!

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