06/05/2026
When you’re in your 70s and maintain a relatively high level of physical fitness, people often ask about the secret to your success. That curiosity tends to increase when fitness is your chosen profession.
My answer is simple—though not necessarily easy. Social media is filled with so-called influencers offering a wide range of approaches to help you reach your “happy place.” Some are evidence-based; others lean more toward entertainment. My goal is neither to condemn nor endorse my peers, but to offer a common-sense perspective for evaluating this content.
If you’re among the many I’ve had the privilege to coach over the years, my “fitness as a lifestyle” philosophy will be familiar. Time and experience have validated its effectiveness.
In my recent Fit Over 40 Orlando blog, The Goal Isn’t Just Living Longer. It’s Staying Independent, I share insights that may be useful if you’re still trying to make sense of all the noise.
Let me know what you think—I’d value your feedback.
People say they want to live a long time. But what they really want is to stay independent while they’re doing it. To move on their own. To take care of themselves. To live without needing help for the basics of daily life. That’s the goal.The part most don’t want to look at is that a lot of p...
