I’ve done the six-days-a-week grind.
I’ve chased the big lifts and the punishing routines.
I know what it feels like to push hard—and break down.
Today, I train differently.
I train at home.
I train for the season I’m in.
I train for the man I’m becoming at 75, 80, and beyond—strong enough to do the things I love, without wondering if my body can keep up.
I’m still a coach and a guide—but I’m not frozen in time.
I’m evolving, just like you.
Same body. Same questions. Same daily choice: live strong, stay mobile, stay capable—for as long as life lets me.
I’m not here to sell you workouts.
I’m here to help you build a physical practice that lasts.
And that starts with who you believe you are.
What I Believe
Strength training is the cornerstone—but the dose is what makes it sustainable.
Consistency beats intensity.
Alignment beats ego.
Rhythm keeps it alive when motivation fades.
Your physical practice should fit you.
It should bend when life changes—because it will.
It should support you through injuries, travel, busy seasons,and quiet seasons.
It should never be the thing that breaks you.
And it should build toward something bigger:
A version of you that’s not limited by your body—now or decades from now.
Because every rep, every walk, every moment you choose the practice is proof of who you’re becoming.
Why It Works
I didn’t read this in a book.
I scratched my own itch—and still am.
This practice turned into my own identity shift five years ago. It’s still doing its work today.
I’ve tested it through decades of training—high seasons, low seasons, and all the pivots in between.
This isn’t about a cookie-cutter plan that works for everyone—because they don’t.
It’s about finding the right dose for your body, your life, your season—right now.
And adjusting as you change.
This isn’t a workout plan.
It’s a practice.
It’s your proof.
It’s yours for life.
It’s worked for me. For my clients. And it’ll work for you, too—when you live into it.
This is the practice I live. It’s not just how I train. It’s who I’m becoming—strong, capable, aligned. And it’s the same for you. Start with who you want to be. Prove it with what you do. And live into it, every day.
Here’s What’s Next
Try This →
This week, look at your training plan—or the one bouncing around in your head.
Does it match the season you’re really in—not the one you wish you were in?
Change one thing.
Drop the weight, or the reps, or a session. Or add one if you’re ready.
See what happens when you train with your body—not against it.
Every adjustment is proof of who you’re becoming: the person who listens, aligns, and keeps moving forward.
Where are you right now?
Still grinding harder than you need to? Already experimenting with your right dose? Or somewhere in between?
Hit reply and tell me—I read every note. I’d love to hear your story.
Next Step →
If you want my eyes on your practice, I’ve got a handful of spots open this month for a simple, personal conversation.
You share where you are, where you want to go, and what’s in the way.
I’ll help you see what to keep, what to drop, and what a sustainable practice could look like for you.
No cost, no pressure—just a conversation about what’s possible.
If it makes sense to keep going together, we will. If not, you’ll still leave clear and ready to move.
PS
Reading is good. Doing is better. Becoming is best.
Alignment isn’t a one-time fix—it’s the practice that never stops paying you back.
Keep an eye out Thursday—I’m sending you a simple shift to help you keep living into it.
Here for the second half —
Jeff
I love the framing of fitness as a marker of an identity shift. It’s so true! A brilliant metaphor for life transitions. Working out has been a core part of my identity since I was in my 20s and made a conscious choice to workout regularly (circuit training and step classes!). My physical practice looks a lot different today but the investment in my health and wellbeing has stayed consistent. It’s awesome to recognize that- thanks for the insightful post!