The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Forever Fit: How To Build Muscle and Strength At Any Age | Maxime Sigouin
Jan 27, 2026
Maxime Sigouin, body recomposition coach and founder of Mavi Wellness, helps people build muscle, lose fat, and age well using plant-based methods. He discusses sustainable systems over diets, why strength training matters at any age, reverse dieting to avoid rebound weight gain, daily movement (NEAT) versus just gym time, and simple mindset and habit strategies for lifelong fitness.
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Adaptability At Any Age
- Your body can adapt and build strength at any age as long as you are alive and breathing.
- Gains are slower than in youth but still meaningfully improve quality of life, even in your 80s and 90s.
Design Your Environment
- Build systems that make healthy choices easier and unhealthy choices harder in your environment.
- Remove tempting foods from your house and set simple rules like not eating within three hours of bedtime.
Limits Start In The Mind
- Many limitations come from self-perception and decades of negative self-talk rather than the meal or workout plan.
- Even perfect programs fail if a person believes they don't deserve success.
