Tired of the Grind? Here’s How Kate Got Stronger at 50 by Doing Less

Like many clients I’ve worked with over the years, Kate thought the answer was taking as many fitness classes as possible (spin, sculpt, yoga, strength training). 

Kate’s plan worked for a while (they all do), but the classes weren’t specific to her individual needs. The occasional knee pain soon became an everyday thing. Most days, she’d grind through it, but the continuous grind of “pushing through” turned into a state of "overtraining," which rocked her both physically and mentally.

More isn’t better, better is better. 

If there’s any secret to fitness success, it’s finding your sweet spot. . . like Goldilocks, just the right amount of the right stuff at the right time – the dose.

Kate and others share a lot of the same frustrations, aches, and pain and feel like you should be in better shape than you are with all the work you’re doing. Kate was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired; she knew there had to be a better way to get in better shape, even as she got older.

There is a better way, and I call it having a physical practice. This is the cornerstone of my coaching philosophy. It’s not just about sets and reps and what exercises to do. It’s about creating a holistic approach to getting and staying fit, strong, and healthy that aligns with you as an individual–your goals, lifestyle, environment, and long-term well-being. 

A physical practice is a strategy with a compass. 

Let’s get back to Kate. 

She didn’t want to do less and thought I was nuts for suggesting it, but she followed what I said. A few weeks later, the pain in her knee was gone. After 90 days, she was doing things she thought she might do “one day” but didn’t think was possible anytime soon. 

She put her body in an environment to heal . . . and it did. Then she got strong. Stronger at 50 than in past decades. 

Kate was never able to put the pieces together and execute a plan where her mind and body could work toward the common goal.

Adopting a physical practice worked for Kate, and it will work for you too. 

The 3-step framework that always works. Always!

1. Develop a physical practice.
2. Find your “right dose.”
3. Listen to the feedback, and adjust accordingly. 

1. The story you think it takes may be the thing that's held you back from succeeding in the past. Let's connect on a complimentary call and discuss how you can develop a physical practice. No pressure, no pitch. If you'd like to move forward at the end of the call, we'll discuss how. If not, we'll say goodbye as friends. Reply here or contact me at [email protected]