My client demographic seems to be aging, a majority of my clients are over the age of 50.
This age group continues to impress me in many ways:
- Their work ethic is amazing
- Their passion to learn proper technique is impressive
- Their goals and dreams remain strong
This age group has taught me so much about mortality, goal setting, longevity and how to maintain a youthful outlook on life.
Most days I feel as though I learn more from my over 50 clients then they learn from me.
I would like to share a quick story that impressed me greatly:
Today’s workout included a 1 RM deadlift.
Before the workout started one of my clients said “I’m gonna deadlift 200 lbs today” …keep in mind that his previous best was 155 lbs for 5 reps with a body weight of 165 lbs at age 64.
Let’s say that I was a bit skeptical at first so we slowly worked up to his previous best lift and then added small increments to the load. While I observed his form with a “hawk eye”. If there had been any poor technique we would have stopped.Here is how it went:
- 165 x 3…then
- 175 x 3…then
- 185 x 3…195 x 2 then
- 200 x 1
Great job Ted!! Keep up the good work.
