A lot of people hear the word “longevity” and think it means light workouts, taking it easy or just “staying active." That’s not how I see it. For me longevity training means staying capable, maintaining and improving strength and mobility, and staying consistent. It doesn't mean every workout is supposed to be maximum intensity, it just means that I begin my workout with the end goal in mind: -is it helping me become more capable? -is it moving me towards the independence I want to create? -is it making me a better person for the people I love the most? It’s not about trying to train like I'm 25. It’s about training in a way that enhances my quality of life for years to come. That’s the approach I believe in. Train for the life you want to keep living. -Brian

If you’re not sure how to structure your training… keep it simple. You don’t need something complicated. Here’s a basic weekly approach that works well after 40: 2–3 strength sessions per week. That’s your foundation. Focus on controlled movements, good form, and staying consistent. On the other days, focus on light activity (walking, mobility, etc.) and treat it as active recovery. Even if you feel like you can do more. Allow your nervous system recover. Be careful of intense workouts every day and constantly participating in HIIT interval training. There's a place for those and they ARE helpful, but in periomenopause they can be detrimental considering you've entered into a different metabolic phase and your body may not respond favorably. What matters most is showing up consistently, giving your body time to recover, and fueling with adequate nutrition. Don't focus on eating less..focus on eating PROPERLY. That will be discussed in future posts. If you’ve been doing more than this and feeling run down… This might be a better place to start. ALSO: Feel free to share what's been working for you, as it may be helpful for our other members!! -Brian