Workouts for Older Men

In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men Podcast , I explain why I believe the biggest challenge holding successful older men back isn't their workout routine, nutrition plan, age, or genetics. It's their mental programming. I share my own story of quitting the gym several times before finally committing at age 28 and how that change in mindset—not a new workout—led me on the path to...

In this episode of It's A Matter of Trust: Confessions of a Recovering Bodybuilder , I share a passage called A Mind That Is Stretched . I take you inside the obsessive mindset that helped me become a six-time national drug-free bodybuilding champion. It was a way of thinking that gave me certainty, focus, purpose, and an incredible sense of control over my life. Every minute of every day was...

The Lie I Believed for 15 Years In this episode of It's A Matter of Trust: Confessions of a Recovering Bodybuilder , I share one of the most important realizations of my life. For years, I believed that the mental toughness, discipline, focus, and commitment required to become a six-time national drug-free bodybuilding champion would naturally lead to success and happiness in every other area...

In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men podcast, I'm speaking directly to men who have been working hard for 20 weeks, 20 months, or even 20 years but still can't seem to build the muscle and lose the body fat they want. I explain why the missing piece is often not some brand-new strategy, workout, or diet. More often than not, it's something you've already heard before but d...

Can you build muscle when you are older? Absolutely. In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men podcast, I explain why the answer is yes—and why building muscle becomes even more important as you get older. I share why muscle is about much more than appearance. It's protection against becoming fragile, confidence in your everyday life, independence as you age, and proof that your body can s...

In this episode, I explain why so many older men feel terrible when they cut carbohydrates out of their diet. I break down the real reason low-carb diets work, why rapid weight loss isn't always body fat loss, how glycogen affects muscle fullness and scale weight, and what I've learned from helping older men lose body fat for nearly four decades. If you've ever wondered whether carbohy...

Everybody wants to see fitness transformation stories—but what if the biggest transformation isn’t physical? In this episode, I break down how transformation really works for older men with busy, productive lives. I explain why I don’t chase dramatic short-term results, what I’m actually trying to create in the first 12 weeks with my clients, and the two questions I ask every man to determine whet...

In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men podcast, Skip La Cour shares 20 essential fitness tips for older men looking to take their health and energy to the next level. The episode covers key principles tailored for aging bodies, such as focusing weight training on muscle-building, avoiding common misconceptions about rep ranges and cardio, and understanding the importance of calorie tracking...

In this Workouts for Older Men podcast episode, I talk about the REAL reason older men want to get healthy and fit. It’s not just about building muscle or losing body fat. It’s about certainty, confidence, control, energy, and taking charge of your life as you get older. This is about renewal. Reinvention. Becoming stronger mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually for the second half of...

In Day 10 of the Built Different series, I bring everything together with one powerful truth— the legacy you leave is built by how you live today . This isn’t just about your body. It’s about your influence, your example, and how you show up for the people around you. Your family is watching. Other men are watching. And when they see a man who is strong, disciplined, and fully engaged in life, it...

In Day 9 of the Built Different series, I challenge a belief that quietly holds a lot of men back— the idea that your best years are behind you . You’re not winding down… you’re stepping into a new phase with more experience, more discipline, and more potential than ever before. In this episode, I explain why most men settle into maintenance mode, how to shift your mindset into growth mode, and wh...

In Day 8 of the Built Different series, I break down a truth that most men ignore until it’s too late— your health is the foundation of everything . You’ve built success in your career, your finances, and your family—but if your health isn’t strong, everything else becomes harder to maintain and enjoy. In this episode, I explain why waiting until something goes wrong is the wrong approach, how you...

In Day 7 of the Built Different series, I break down the real reason some men get results—and others keep starting over: consistency . You don’t need more motivation. You need higher standards. In this episode, I explain why consistency is your true superpower, how confidence is built through proof (not hype), and why showing up—especially when you don’t feel like it—is what separates you from eve...

In Day 6 of the Built Different series, I break down the missing link for most men— recovery . You already know how to work hard. That’s not the issue. The issue is that without proper recovery, your body can’t rebuild, your energy drops, and your progress slows down. In this episode, I explain why recovery is not weakness, how it directly impacts your results, and how dialing it in will help you...

In Day 5 of the Built Different series, I break down one of the biggest reasons men struggle with their fitness— they’re trying to follow systems that don’t fit their life . You’re busy. You’ve got responsibilities. And if your workout and nutrition plan is too complicated, too time-consuming, or too rigid, it’s not going to last—no matter how motivated you are. In this episode, I explain why simp...

In Day 4 of the Built Different series, I break down a truth that most men ignore— energy is your advantage, and you’ve been living without it for too long . After working with dozens of successful men, I’ve seen it over and over again: it’s not a lack of time holding you back—it’s low energy. And when your energy is low, everything suffers. In this episode, I explain why energy isn’t random, how...

In Episode 3 of the Built Different series, I break down a truth that most men overlook— strength isn’t optional, it’s your responsibility . After working with dozens and dozens of successful men—men who have built businesses, led their families, and handled life at a high level—I’ve seen what happens when strength is ignored. It’s not just about how you look… it’s about how you move, how you feel...

In Episode 2 of the Built Different series, I break down a powerful truth that most men overlook—you are in control, and it’s time to start acting like it. After working with dozens and dozens of successful men—men who have built businesses, led their families, and handled responsibility at a high level—I’ve seen a pattern. When it comes to fitness, they don’t lack discipline… they lack direction....

In this first episode of the 10-part “Built Different” series , I break down a powerful truth: you don’t have a fitness problem. You’ve forgotten who you are. After working with dozens and dozens of successful men, men who have built businesses, strong families, and meaningful lives, I’ve learned that fitness is rarely the real issue. It’s identity. It’s alignment. It’s bringing the same disciplin...

In this episode of the Workouts for Older Men podcast, I break down what I call “Give Me Five Hours.” Five hours a week is all most older men with busy, productive lives need to finally see real results— if they understand what actually matters. I’m not talking about longer workouts, extreme diets, or chasing the latest fitness trends. I’m talking about a few small but powerful shifts in how you t...

Hi, I’m Skip La Cour. I specialize in helping older men with busy, productive lives build muscle, lose body fat, and simplify this entire fitness process. I’ve learned a lot in my 60+ years of life. Not just about fitness, but how older men think, what holds them back, and what actually works. Today, I want to talk about the  top 10 ways to maintain your edge in business as you get a little bit ol...

In this episode, I take a step away from sets and reps to talk about something even more important—your identity. After working with men just like you for decades, I’ve learned that the biggest obstacle isn’t lack of information… it’s the story you’re telling yourself about what’s possible at this stage of your life. If you’re ready to stop holding yourself back and start becoming the man you know...

In this episode of Workouts for Older Men , I’m coming at you from every angle to show you exactly why lifting weights isn’t optional — it’s essential. As an older man, strength training is the foundation for everything: confidence, energy, posture, vitality, and your overall quality of life. You’ll understand how building muscle doesn’t just change your body — it changes your mindset, your drive,...

In this episode, I answer one of the biggest questions I hear from men who are a little bit older: Is it even possible to build muscle at this stage of life? I break it down in a real, straightforward way so you understand exactly how muscle building works now—not how it worked when you were younger, and not what you’re hearing from people who don’t understand your situation. I talk about why you...

Is TRT really the answer for older men? That’s the question I want to tackle head-on in this episode. After nearly four decades in the fitness industry—working with thousands of men one-on-one—I’ve seen trends come and go. And right now, testosterone replacement therapy is being pushed hard. Everywhere you turn, you’ve got influencers and even doctors making it sound like the missing link… like it...