The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week is Michele Smith.  Michele is a 64 year old anti-aging body transformation coach with over 25 years of coaching experience.  In 2009 - at age 52 - Michele became the oldest figure competitor in the INBBF to earn professional status.  Today Michele is a certified private clinic owner of the Permanent Weight Loss Solution, a certified Charles Poliquin Biosignature Practitioner, as well as a Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach.  Join us this week as Michele shares her thoughts on healthy holistic aging.  We discuss the importance of strength training as we age, how she coaches her clients to eat and recover, and why self-care is critical for showing up as the best version of yourself.  You can connect with Michele in the following ways:Instagram - @forever.fit.with.micheleWebsite - https://foreverfitwithmichele.com/Download wherever you get podcasts or listen on my website.👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest today is Rudy Kadlub.  Rudy is the CEO and co-owner of Kaubki Strength whose mission is to make the world a better place through strength.  And Rudy knows a thing or two about strength… he began powerlifting at age 55, and now at age 71, he is a powerlifting world record holder in three different weight classes.  Join us this week as Rudy shares his knowledge and passion for healthy aging.  We’ll hear what his workout routines look like, how he prioritizes recovery, and how he manages to stay motivated to put in the hard work it takes to become – and remain – a world record powerlifter.   You can connect with Rudy in one of the following ways:Instagram @rudykadlubWebsite - https://store.kabukistrength.net/Listen to the Over 50 Health & Wellness show wherever you get podcasts or on my website.👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week is Ginny MacColl.  Ginny is a 68 year old dancer, actor, swimmer and American Ninja Warrior, who at age 63 got her first pullup.  In this episode we explore Ginny’s incredible life story, from her childhood as a dancer to being on Broadway, all the way to getting her first pullup in her sixties and then on to becoming a ninja warrior.  Join us this week as Ginny tells her fitness story us what it takes to be in peak condition as we age and how she lives out her life’s motto: strength is ageless!  You can connect with Ginny in the following ways:  Instagram @ginnymaccoll www.facebook.com/gmaccoll www.twitter.com/ginnymaccoll Ginny mentioned the following resources during the show: Younger Next Year for Women Book by Chris Crowley Younger Next Year Book by Chris Crowley Prescription for Life Book by Richard Furman👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week is Dr. Andrea Wilkinson.  Dr. Wilkinson has a Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Cognitive Aging. She has been researching brain health and cognitive maintenance for over 15 years. She founded BrainShape for adults who want to optimize their mental vibrancy and physical energy as they age. Dr. Wilkinson is also the host of the BrainShape Podcast – a weekly show that covers the latest brain-health research and shares interviews with experts about aging well.  Join us this week as Dr. Wilkinson shares the four pillars of brain health – Physical Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Socialization, and Mental Considerations – and how these pillars can be utilized to optimize your brain health as you age!  You can connect with Dr. Wilkinson in the following ways:Instagram - @brainshapetoWebsite - www.brainshape.caBrainShape Podcast - www.brainshape.ca/podcast Download wherever you get podcasts or listen on my website.👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest today is Tom MacCormick.  Tom’s mission is to educate, inspire, and motivate skinny guys through the process of building a bigger, stronger, and healthier body.  And he would know, as a former skinny kid himself, he added over 50 pounds to his frame.  Not only did he experience a physical transformation, but in the process of getting bigger he became a happier, stronger, and more confident person.  Tom has a Master’s degree in strength and conditioning, and today helps clients from all over the world gain muscle and self-confidence. Join us this week as Tom shares some great tips on how to add lean muscle mass to your body!  You can connect with Tom in the following ways:Instagram - @tommaccormickWebsite – www.tommaccormick.comDownload the Over 50 Health & Wellness show wherever you get podcasts of listen on my website.👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week is Jennifer Fisher.  Jennifer is an award-winning recipe creator, food & fitness blogger, healthy cooking coach, spokesperson, competitive runner and CrossFit enthusiast. Whether in person or through her blog, TheFitFork.com, Jennifer offers ways to quickly and confidently prepare healthy, delicious, well-balanced meals.  She has been featured in numerous publications including Saveur, Everyday with Rachael Ray, US Weekly, and Better Homes & Gardens. Jennifer demonstrates with ‘real person passion’ how food can enhance health, well-being, and athletic performance through interactive and entertaining presentations.  Join us this week as Jennifer shares her tips on staying healthy, strong and vibrant as we age!  You can connect with Jennifer in the following ways:Instagram @thefitforkWebsite www.thefitfork.com👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week on the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast is Caroline Taylor.  Caroline is a 57 year old personal trainer and animal flow coach in the UK with 22 years of military service.  She is passionate about helping clients feel strong, energized, and fit for life – whether that means getting into and out of a car or climbing a mountain.  Her classes include Animal Flow, mobility, boxing, kettlebells, TRX and boot camps.  Join us this week as Caroline shares her fitness journey and enthusiasm for all things fitness!  You can connect with Caroline on Instagram @pinkphys.👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week on the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast is Steve Ortgiesen.  Steve is a 70 year old who began body building a little over a year ago.  At the beginning of this journey he wrote, “I’m hoping that by telling my story as a 70-year old (young) bodybuilder, others will be inspired to reinvent themselves, to do things they thought impossible, to realize that often we are limited only by our own lack of belief in ourselves.”  Steve has led a fascinating life; in this episode we discuss his time as a karate instructor, a member of a Hawaiian canoe team, a dog sledder, and finally how at age 70 he decided to become a body builder.  Steve is very inspirational… you won’t want to miss this motivational episode!  You can follow Steve on Instagram on these two accounts:Body Building Account - @ bodybuildingtransformationat70Personal Account (go here for the dogs!) - @steveortgiesen👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question! My guest this week is Mark Lussier.  Mark is a 64-year-old certified Master Fitness Instructor and Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping men and women over 40 achieve their fitness goals.  Mark has participated in numerous long-distance races and marathons and worked as a fitness instructor for the Connecticut Police Academy.  Mark has had to overcome and persevere to be where he is now; he had a total of four knee replacements and two knee surgeries, as well as adrenal failure caused by life stressors compounded with his intense workouts.  Listen in this week to hear Mark’s remarkable story, and on how he keeps himself – as well as his clients – healthy and fit as they age.  You can connect with Mark on Instagram @babyboomerfit or on the web at www.rbtshow.com/mark-lussier.👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective

Text us a comment or question!My guest this week is Ray Gallagher.  Rays is a 66 year old former triathlete and fitness junkie who loves to workout and inspire others.  Ray spent 30 years biking and running, competing in road races, numerous marathons and triathlons, including 4 Ironmans.  After struggling with AFib (Atrial Fibrillation) and an eventual ablation surgery, he backed away from endurance training and embraced weight training.  Join us this week as Ray discusses his personal fitness journey, and how he’s gotten in the best shape of his life at 66 years of age.  You can connect with ray on Instagram @ bboomerfit. During the show Ray mentioned the following resources: The Haywire Heart by Christopher CaseOnline Personal Training Services by Tom MacCormickOnline Training and Nutrition Services by Live Lean TVMyFitnessPal Food Tracking App 👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective