Tag Archive: Seniors

Power to (All) the People

74-year old Ernestine Shepherd, Guiness World Records' oldest female bodybuilder.

     I once sat in a class on power development being taught by a “master trainer,” who posed a seemingly innocent question: “Who needs power?”  The obvious answers surfaced, such as athletes and physical laborers.  When I chimed in with “seniors,” the instructor stared at me with a combination of disbelief and snide condescension.  He …

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The Training Diaries: Volume 2

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SALUTE TO SENIORS      After having worked with clients of different ages over the years, I am particularly impressed and inspired by those at or above retirement age.  The younger clients have had the gym and structured activity as a part of their lives and take for granted how intimidating and overwhelming it can be …

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The Training Diaries: Volume 1

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OLD DOGS CAN LEARN      Usually clients come to our sessions listing a colorful array of bodily ills, complaining of pains, or sharing a guilt-induced confession they did little to no exercise since the week before. Occasionally, a client will offer a passing comment that helps to justify the work we’ve done together.  Today my …

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