“We’d gently challenge that idea—because it’s simply not true.” Because what you really mean is: “I don’t know how to start without getting hurt, overwhelmed, or embarrassed.” One of our clients here at Core Principles, he was 68 and recovering from knee surgery. He said: 💬 “I feel like
Ever notice how getting off the floor now takes more effort than it used to? You’re not alone. And no, you’re not broken. But you are getting a very real signal from your body: “Hey, we need to get stronger.” One of our clients here in Stamford
It was a normal Tuesday morning session at Core Principles Personal Training in Stamford when one of our longtime members, Sal, paused between sets and said: 💬 “I just realized something… I need to keep doing this for the rest of my life.” The room laughed—not because
How One Stamford Local Built the Stamina to Climb the Acropolis at 50+ “I Had a Trip to Greece Coming Up… and No Stamina to Enjoy It” A dream vacation should be exciting—not stressful. But when you realize your body doesn’t have the strength or stamina to actually do
Have you ever felt that little tug-of-war going on in your head? One part of you is ready—motivated to get stronger, move better, and do the things you love for years to come. You imagine yourself hiking the trails at Mianus River Park, chasing after your grandkids at Cove
What Happens After Recovery? You’ve done everything right—rested, rehabbed, and followed doctor’s orders. Maybe it was a nagging shoulder injury, a hip replacement, or just months (or years) of not moving the way you wanted to. Now you’ve been cleared to move again… But if you’re over 50, that question
When you think about bananas, strength training probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But stick with me. This is worth your time—and it might just change how you think about what’s possible for your life. Some surprising facts about bananas: 🍌 Bananas are the most popular fruit
What if the most important workouts of your life… were for your final decade? That’s the question that changed everything for Mike. Mike is a real person here in Stamford. Like many of us, he once believed that slowing down was just part of aging. Aches? Normal. Stiffness? Expected. Feeling
If you’re over 50 and starting to feel like your body isn’t keeping up the way it used to, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. Meet Sal. He’s a local business owner here in Stamford, CT. A grandfather. A golfer. And now—at age 71—stronger, more energetic, and more active than
Last week, one of our longtime Stamford residents and Core Principles members, Pat, shared something very real with me after a session. She leaned in and said: “You know, Haylin, when I first walked in here, I honestly thought, ‘Am I too old for this? Maybe it’s already too late
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