08/22/2026
We all know someone in their 70s who seems to move like they’re decades younger. 💪🏻 They’re walking, biking, lifting, and simply continuing to move.
My grandma was a perfect example of this, and since today would have been her birthday, it feels like the perfect day to share the example she set. Although she’s no longer with us, she remains one of my favorite people and one of my greatest examples of what it means to keep moving. She rode her spin bike twice a day for 15 minutes and consistently walked well into her 90s.🤍
It’s easy to chalk that up to good genes, but research on lifelong athletes suggests there may be something much more within our control:
They kept using their muscles.
Researchers looked at active adults ages 40–81 who consistently trained four to five days a week. What they found was pretty incredible…the older athletes maintained muscle mass and strength at levels similar to the younger athletes.
Does that mean you need to work out five days a week? Absolutely not.
It’s simply another reminder that consistency matters more than perfection.
💪🏻 Strength train at least two days a week
🚶🏻♀️ Keep moving in between: walk, bike, swim, or do whatever you enjoy
🥚 Prioritize protein throughout the day
🎯Most importantly, choose something you can realistically continue doing for years.
We can’t control everything about aging, but we can control whether we continue challenging our muscles. Muscle truly is one of the best investments we can make in our future selves.Keep moving. Keep lifting. Keep showing up.
Your 70- and 80-year-old self will thank you!☺️
If you’re looking to create that habit, or you’re ready to become more consistent with the strength training you’re already doing, join me for Stronger Every Rep, starting September 1. 💪🏻🤎
Two strength sessions a week. Twelve weeks. A stronger habit for the years ahead.
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