Thoughts on health, strength, and what it means to live well in the second half of life.
Nothing held back. Nothing dressed up.
A Diagnosis That Changed Everything
Seven years ago, one of my long-term clients, whom I’ll call John, was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
Remaining Capable as You Age
When we’re young, our motivation to exercise varies — to improve our appearance, perform better, compete, build confidence, or simply because we enjoy it. There’s usually something we want to achieve or prove.
A Different Conversation
After more than thirty years as a personal trainer, I’ve spent thousands of hours studying exercise, nutrition, disease prevention and healthy ageing. They remain some of my greatest interests. But they no longer hold my attention in the way they once did.
Over the years, a different question kept finding me.
The Search for the Fountain of Youth
Why are we so obsessed with the idea of a fountain of youth? Why does the dream of restoring youth and vitality appear again and again across cultures that never knew each other?