The process of losing muscle and gaining fat can begin as early as your mid-30s. As we reach 50, 60, 70 and beyond, more than 80% of Americans have too little muscle and too much fat and this contributes directly to a loss of independence as we age.
My name is Darvis Simms. I’m an ACE certified personal trainer with over 28 years of experience. I also set a New World Record with a 552 lb deadlift at the age of 63. Even in my 20s, I wasn’t able to lift that much weight.
I’m here to show you that you can keep your strength and independence at age 50 and beyond. Check out my membership page to see how!
Checkout this video of me setting a New World Deadlift Record with 552 lbs!
In today’s fast-paced world, taking the time to focus on self-care and fitness can sometimes feel like a luxury we can’t afford. However, the importance of maintaining personal well-being cannot be overstated. It is crucial not only for our physical health but for our mental and emotional balance as well. This Strong and Fit Over […]
No matter your age 2022 can be your strongest year ever. I’ve been in the health and fitness business for nearly three decades and over that time I’ve have heard many myths about aging. Most of these myths concern the negative impact aging has on your health and fitness. In my research and personal experience […]
November 7th 2021 I competed in my first International Powerlifting competition. I was fortunate enough to set a New World Record with a 529 lb deadlift at the age of 62. I say this not to brag but to show you that you can be strong and fit at any age. I’m an American Council […]
I’ve had my Born Tough duffle bag for a few weeks now and I am very pleased with its’ size and quality of construction. I’m a competitive powerlifter, so I carry a lot of heavy bulky items with me to the gym and they all fit nicely in this bag without looking like the zippers […]
The popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has probably led you to believe that carbohydrates are “bad” for you. Just reading the hype in the media would make you think that carbohydrates are the cause of the obesity epidemic throughout the United States. Eating a lot of easily- digested carbohydrates from white bread, white rice, pastries, sugared […]
Your body is designed to be active. Nicholas A. Dinubile, MD says “If all the benefits of exercise could be packaged in a single pill, it would be the most prescribed medication in the world”. I’m a personal trainer and I specialize in fitness over the age of 50. I would argue with anyone that […]
