The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Send us a textMy guest this week is Helen Fritsch.  Helen is a 63 year old life-long competitive athlete, a flight attendant, a certified personal trainer, an IFBB body building pro, a certified wine specialist, a cancer survivor, a nutrition coach, and host of the Age is Irrelevant podcast.  Helen is also a published fitness model and writer, and has been featured in magazines such as Oxygen, Define, Center Stage, Up Front, and Max Sports & Fitness.  Recently Helen was chosen to be an Elite Ambassador for Oxygen Fitness Magazine.  She believes that age is irrelevant to pursue goals, dreams and desires.  At age 56 she entered her first body building show and earned her pro card on her sixtieth birthday by placing first in a national show.  Join us this week as we discuss what it takes to be in peak physical condition in our sixties, and the importance of strength training, nutrition, recovery and mindset in achieving elite level goals.Connect with Helen:Instagram @helenfritsch_ifbbproFacebook https://www.facebook.com/helenfritschnpccompetitorWebsite https://www.ageisirrelevant.com/Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/age-is-irrelevant/id1437752735Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textMy guest today is Ryan Smith.  Ryan is a 58 year old plant based CrossFit athlete, a Navy Chief, with a passion for drag racing.  Six years ago, Ryan experienced a near fatal bacterial infection in his lungs, and due to the illness and subsequent medications his health hit an all time low and he gained 75 pounds.  At this point Ryan decided to take his health into his own hands and made a dramatic transformation.  Join us for this week’s episode as we talk through Ryan’s journey from obese and sick  to optimum health (spoiler alert – he lost the weight and got off the meds).  Along the way we discuss exercise, plant-based nutrition, recovery and finish with a brief discussion on what it’s like to be a drag racer.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textMy guest on today’s show is Damien Joyner.  Damien is an ACE Certified personal trainer who specializes in working with men and women 50 year and older.  He is the founder of Incremental Fitness, a business dedicated to helping older adults live life with strength, agility, balance, and confidence.  In this episode Damien discusses the importance of strength and agility training for older adults and makes a strong case against ageism.  You can follow Damien on Instagram @damien.a.joyner.Damien’s website is https://incrementalfit.com/.Damien mentioned the National Council on Aging as a great resource.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textMy guest today is Maria Blacott.  Maria is a 53 year old online personal trainer with 25 years of experience coaching men and women in fitness, nutrition and mindset.  Maria teaches men and women over 40 that they can be strong, fit and SEXY!  She believes that all people – at all ages – want to look and feel sexy and she inspires people to be comfortable and attractive in their body no matter what their age or level of fitness is.  Join us for this week’s episode as Maria drops some knowledge bombs on fitness, nutrition, recovery, mindset, how to get a six pack, and much more.  You can follow Maria on Instagram at @strongmariastrong.com.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textOur guest this week is Helen Taylor.  Helen is a 52 year old Crossfit L1 coach, a 2019 and 2020 CrossFit Age Group Online Qualifier, a 4th degree Black Belt, a nutrition specialist, a cyclist, and a marathoner.  Helen’s fitness journey started 30 years ago, when she began running.  She eventually found biking, especially mountain biking, and began competing.  Along the way she began a self defense class and fell in love with martial arts, leading to a 4th degree black belt.  Next came competing in marathons… but as part of her quest to get stronger for marathoning, she stumbled across CrossFit.  Join us for this week’s episode as we discuss training, nutrition, and recovery strategies for effective aging.  You can follow Helen on Instagram @helentaylorfitness.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textOur guest today is Darvis Simms.  Darvis is a 61 year old ACE Certified Personal Trainer, a Fitness Author, and a Masters National Powerlifting Champion with over 25 years experience in the health and fitness industry.  Join us for this week’s conversation as we explore what it takes to be strong – really strong – in your sixties and beyond.  In this episode Darvis discusses his journey from playing baseball in his youth, a stint as a bodybuilder, to his current passion for powerlifting, as well as his quest to compete (and win) on the international powerlifting stage.  You can follow Darvis on Instagram @darvis.foreverfitfirm.Website: https://strongandfitover50.com/Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textOur guest today is Keelie Wright.  Keelie is a 60 year old practicing acrobat.  Keelie has been active her entire life with activities such as dance, acrobatics, gymnastics, contortion(!), theater, and even a stint as a performer in Las Vegas at the Folies Bergere.  But it wasn’t until she was 52 years old that she fell in love with the aerial arts – primarily silks and hoop.  If you’re not familiar with these activities, you might want to consider checking out her Instagram before listening to this podcast.  Keelie is a great ambassador for healthy aging and shows that we can be active with activities that we are passionate about at all ages of life!  Keelie’s Instagram is @60yroldacrobat.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textOur guest today is Grant Davis.  Grant is 69 years old and the creator of the Aging Strong Method.  He has a 40-year background in fitness and exercise performance and is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, TRX, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, ViPR, Kettle Bell and Nesta Sports Nutrition.  Grant is also in week 3 of his recovery from Covid-19, and has just started an initiative he’s calling Project 69, to help other’s in their 60s and 70s get in shape.  Connect with Grant:Instagram - @agingstrongtodayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/agingstrongtoday/ Website - https://www.agingstrongtoday.com/Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textOur guest today is Ted Kalriess.  Ted is a 62 year old who at age 60 decided he wanted a six-pack… so he got serious about working out, dialed in his nutrition, and earned his six-pack!  Ted talks to us about what it takes to build a fantastic physique after 60, the benefits of yoga, and the joys of ballroom dancing.  Ted has a great Instagram account, and you can follow him at @ova60andfit.Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textOur guest today is Twila Keim.  Twila is a 63 year old IFBB Figure Pro, avid (and very good!) golfer, certified yoga teacher, a lawyer, as well as an ACE certified personal trainer.  On this episode Twila talks about her workout routines, nutrition and recovery strategies that empower her to live her life to the fullest.  Wanna see what strong and vibrant in your sixties looks like?  Check out Twila on Instagram @twila.ifbbpro.On the Show Twila mentions the following resources: Kim Oddo Coaching - https://bodybyo.com/ Vasily Grishchenkov (Tennis Ball Coordination Challenge) Instagram - @vasilygrishchenkovWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://go.silveredgefitness.com/schedule/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness