Transforming Aging with Passion and Purpose

Senior center #1 was born from a grassroots effort. Three residents in the community realized there were no senior services, no...

I see it all the time in group exercise class descriptions:  “Suitable for all levels.” It’s meant to be welcoming—a catch-all phrase to...

Photo credit: Unsplash.com One of the greatest joys of working with older adults is hearing their stories—the lives they’ve lived before...

Photo by mostafa meraji  on Unsplash I once heard on a podcast with  Josh Spector  and  Mark Levy  that if you want to sell mushrooms,...

Photo credit: Unsplash Fitness doesn’t have to happen in a gym. In fact, for many people, it’s woven into their daily lives. Take "Mick"...

photo credit: Photo by Hans Moerman  on Unsplash We champion weightlifting not just for its physical benefits but for how it protects us...

Photo credit: www.pexels.com I was wrapping up my balance and stability class at the senior center and participants were helping me put...

“The myth of self-sufficiency demands optimism without end, downplays life’s challenges, and shames us when, inevitably, we fall short.”...

Every Sunday, my mom and I go for a hike together. She recently moved closer, and these walks have become our special time to connect,...

We highlight the transformative impact it's had on senior fitness. Emily shares her journey from kinesiology student to dental aspirant,...

In the realm of health and fitness, tailoring experiences to each client's needs and goals is crucial. For fitness professionals working...

I've encountered situations that leave me frustrated and heartbroken about how some well-meaning professionals inadvertently foster...

Ageism isn’t always overt. It can subtly weave into how fitness classes are marketed, structured, and even how trainers view their older...

In today's ever-evolving health and fitness industry, the need for specialized knowledge in medical fitness has never been greater. This...

The Second Act Fit Pros community members crafted the manifesto below. This manifesto embodies our guiding principles, values, and...

As the population ages and the incidence of age-related cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's disease, continues to rise, it's more...

Ruben Pereyra was awarded the Emerging Trailblazer of the Year at the 2024 IDEA World event. With a career dedicated to improving the...

Susie Vanderlip is a dedicated Zumba Gold instructor who has transformed her passion for dance into a dynamic and joyful movement for...

Jojo McDuffie is the Director of Corporate Affiliate Partnerships for Rock Steady Boxing. In this podcast episode we're highlighting this...

I walked into to teach an exercise class at a senior living community and noticed a new face—a gentleman in a wheelchair, accompanied by...