Gym Fail: The Biggest Mistakes Trainers Make with People Over 50

2025-02-05

Text us a comment or question!Ever walked into a gym, excited to get back in shape, only to be handed a cookie-cutter workout that makes no sense for your body or your goals? You're not alone. In today’s episode, I share a real-life all too common gym horror story - one that plays out in gyms across the country every single day. A well-meaning but inexperienced young trainer leads a 50-something client through one of the most ineffective workouts I’ve ever seen. And unfortunately, this type of programming is all too commo...

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Ever walked into a gym, excited to get back in shape, only to be handed a cookie-cutter workout that makes no sense for your body or your goals? You're not alone.

In today’s episode, I share a real-life all too common gym horror story - one that plays out in gyms across the country every single day. A well-meaning but inexperienced young trainer leads a 50-something client through one of the most ineffective workouts I’ve ever seen. And unfortunately, this type of programming is all too common for people in their 50s and 60s who are looking to get lean, strong, and fit.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

· The top red flags that signal it’s time to fire your personal trainer

· The seven essential movement patterns every over-50 workout should include

· Why “boring and consistent” beats flashy and random every time

· The dangers of a no-pain, no-gain mentality for older adults

· How to find a coach who truly understands your needs and goals

If you're investing your time and money in a personal trainer, you deserve to work with someone who knows how to help you build strength, lose fat, and increase your vitality—without wasting time on ineffective workouts.

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Check out our training programs designed specifically for men and women over 50:

· Fit Foundations – Perfect for beginners or those returning to exercise

· PickleFit – Strength and mobility training for pickleball players

· Lean Body Blueprint – Our most comprehensive 6-month gym-based strength program

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