AGEnts of Movement

Bernie Rhinerson, at 72 uses his Instagram account to educate and encourage older adults the importance of weight training and building and maintaining muscle. While Bernie isn’t trained as a fitness professional he’s  an example of how to promote and inspire others to stay active. In my conversation with Bernie we talk about: -Bernie’s fitness journey starting at age 63 -How fitness professionals...

Andrew is the founder of LiveWell Health . He and his team are redefining aging utilizing individualized exercise to promote happier, healthier aging. His company offers in-home services for families and individuals wanting to live a greater quality of life by providing them the medicine of exercise to manage chronic conditions including, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease, and variou...

In this bonus episode, I’m talking with Jen Winters, a retired geriatric nurse practitioner and member of the small group I've been spearheading. This group has has served as a pilot initiative for individuals aspiring to navigate into a second act career in health and fitness. I share an excerpt of Jen's revelation where she gains clarity on her values and what's next for her career j...

Jennifer Anderson is founder of Resilience Yoga Therapy. She’s a yoga therapist offering 1:1 sessions, small group sessions, and yoga and meditation workshops tailored to a specific need or group. Her personal experience with yoga led her to expand her study and get certified as a yoga therapist and a level 2 iRest Meditation teacher. She’s been teaching yoga and meditation since 2009 while also w...

Sylvia Fox is Dynamic Aging Coach and her business is FitzFox Coaching. She passionately believes we are never too old and never too young to dream big and make choices to support our dreams.  Her joy is in helping clients be happy, healthy, whole and fearless. She integrates a lifetime of learning and experiences to help clients identify their next dream, whether a new career, a lifestyle change,...

David Wilson is a movement coach, anti-ageism advocate, and speaker. David's mission is to create a space where everyone can participate in the process of shaping their own movement experience. His philosophy is all about playfulness, curiosity, and exploration, encouraging us to move for tomorrow and beyond. We dive into several thought-provoking topics: How he’s raising awareness on the impo...

Jeff Musgrave, is Geriatric Physical Therapist, Lead Faculty of the Modern Management for the Older Adult courses, and co-owner of Stronger Life Gym in Lexington Kentucky. We talk about the StrongerLife Gym for adults over 55 that offers group training classes and personal training. StrongerLife Gym isn't just a place to work out; it's a hub of camaraderie, where physical, mental, and soci...

Melissa Gunstone is and forward-thinking young entrepreneur making a significant impact in the field of senior care and wellness. Melissa has merged her passion for working with the senior demographic with her extensive experience gained in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic. Melissa founded Homestretch Active Living, a company dedicated to promoting and enhancing the lives of seniors in re...

In this podcast episode, we're flipping the script as my colleague Randi Bethel, who was once a guest on this show, interviews me.  I talk about: -The joys found on the other side of confronting doubt and fear -My mission and inspiration behind the podcast -2 ingredients needed to keep people engaged in physical active -The biggest challenge for being an advocate for health and fitness Links:...

Jasmine Graham or "Coach Jaz" is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who specializes in taking a holistic approach to women's health and longevity.  She holds certifications in hormone health, breath work, and mindfulness and has over 15 years of experience in the wellness industry. Jaz offers a variety of personalized wellness programs for women of all ages includin...

Interview with Norm Farrar, President of the Pikes Peak Over The Hill Gang. While Norm doesn't have a professional background in health and fitness, the Pikes Peak Over the Hill Gang is enriching the lives of others by providing opportunities for people to gather, connect, and enjoy outdoor activities and adventures together. This episode will shed light on the idea  that you don't need to...

Traci Townsend is a retired public school educator turned certified personal trainer and online fitness coach for women over 50. She created Fitness With Traci to help women over 50 reach their strength and fitness goals and help them understand that they are not too old, too out of shape, or too busy to start their fitness journeys and become stronger, more active, and more fit versions of themse...

Interview with Arlo Niederer a rock climbing coach at CityRock Gym in Colorado Springs. He’s a retired geophysicist and has been rock climbing for 53 years.   He leads The Boomers Climb Club for adults over the age of 50. It serves as a social network for fellow climbers and a place for them to improve their climbing skills. We talk about how Boomers got started and what the participants gain from...

Adela is professional dancer with Joffrey Ballet II and the Joffery company in New York City and most recently with the Royal New Zeland in Los Angeles. She recently became a licensed to teach the Royal Academy of Dance Silver Swans program and holds a Master of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership  Adela brings the joy of movement and dance to older adults living in low-income housing unit...

This episode is a little different, I’m talking with Jacqui Doucette, who is a retirement lifestyle coach and host of the beyond retirement podcast. She helps people plan a life they’re passionate about. I wanted to talk to Jacquie because she helps people prepare for life beyond retirement and becoming a health and fitness professional is an occupation that I’ve been promoting to the active and h...

Kristal Alfonso transitioned from her military career to pursue her passion for wine, culinary arts, and yoga.  Her business is called iamthewineyogi. Kristal is a level 2 somalia, a private chef, and yoga instructor. She has combined her training as a somalia with her training as a yoga instructor to offer a unique, sensory experience of tasting wine and practicing restorative yoga In this episod...

In this episode I’m sharing nuggets of wisdom from the guests I’ve had on the show. I’ve enjoyed getting to know people who are dedicated to helping others stay active in their later years. I’ve learned so much from hosting this podcast that I wanted to make compilation of clips my podcast guests sharing their wisdom, insights, and reasons why they love the work they do. I share excerpts from:  Be...

Joan Virginia Allen has a unique career journey from attorney to becoming a fitness trainer in her 60s. At 71 she had a serendipitous meeting with biomechanist, Katy Bowman where she trained to become a Restorative Movement Coach. Her journey doesn’t end there. At 81 she trained to become a life coach and now owns her own life coaching business.  She then went on to start  Dynamic Aging 4 Life onl...

Randi Bethel transitioned from tech industry to the world of fitness and wellness. She is a certified ACSM personal trainer and a certified Functional Aging Specialist that found her calling at a local YMCA where she focused on helping older adults take their first steps towards a healthier lifestyle. She shares the story of a client who, under her guidance, was able to embark on a memorable adven...

Dan Duran is the head of Academic & Industry Partnerships for the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). He has almost 30 years’ experience in training and training management including being a health club owner and the Fitness Director for two large multi-use health clubs where his teams grew revenue exponentially. Prior to working in the private fitness industry, he worked in law...

Mary Jane Fast is a dedicated  Zumba Gold instructor that teaches multiple Zumba formats. In this episode we talk about the transformative impact Zumba Gold has had on her participants, invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way, and heartwarming stories of the bond students have shared that goes beyond studio walls. Links for where to find Mary: Zumba Mary Jane on Facebook Mary Jane Fast Zumb...

Tim Minnick is the Guinness Book of World Records oldest active personal trainer. He started personal training in his 70s and now at 80 he continues to personal train and teach group exercise with no plans of slowing down. In this episode, we discuss: -Why it's necessary for trainers to be lifelong learners and get advanced certifications -The incredible stories of strength and transformation...

Jenny Scholtka is a Zumba instructor that teaches multiple Zumba formats. Jenny holds down a full-time job and teaches Zumba as a side hustle.  In this episode we discuss: -The supportive and resourceful community Zumba provides to their instructors -How to become a Zumba instructor -The fun and community that comes from teaching Zumba classes Find Jenny online at: Instagram Facebook business page...

Chris Severs is the founder of Anchor Point Training. He’s a fitness tool designer and expert on training with anchored resistance. He offers an anchor point training certification for personal trainers and as well as a number of resistance bands and straps on his website, anchorpointtraining.com. In this episode we talk about  how he got turned onto anchored resistance His unique design for elast...

Chris Gellert who is an experienced physical therapist, educator, and personal trainer. He’s Founder CEO of Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems which is a progressive continuing education company that provides continuing education for personal trainers and physical therapists. This Certified Post Rehabilitation Specialist course for personal trainers that want to specialize in post rehab tr...