This is an excerpt from the new book I’m writing called Stronger Next Year. Hope to provide you some very informative information on health, fitness, and aging. I’ll keep you posted on my progress. IntroductionHello, my name is Darvis Simms and I’m an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer withover 28 years of experience […]
Read MoreNo 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 […]
Read MoreNovember 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 […]
Read MoreScientific research is showing that weight lifting is one of the most effective ways of building and maintaining muscle mass as you age and here’s why. Lifting weights is a method of overloading your body through exercise with a resistance that you are not accustomed to handling. In response your body adapts to this overloading process by building stronger muscles to accommodate the new demands. Research says that by the time you reach middle age you should start lifting weights at least 2 times per week to retain your muscle.
Read MoreSacopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass, function, quality, and strength related to the aging process. When the word aging comes mind most people think of 65 plus, however you can start to lose muscle mass in your 30s. Actually, between the ages of 30 to 60, the average adult will gain 1 lb […]
Read MoreA while back, I spoke to a group of people at an Active Adult Community about the mental and physical requirements of staying healthy, fit, and firm over the age of 50. I explained that they had to incorporate the following three things into their lives to do so: a positive mental attitude, a fitness […]
Read MoreI’ve been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 year and I’ve seen many fads come and go. When I started my personal training business back in the 1990s women had many misconceptions about weight lifting. I cannot tell how many times I heard my female clients say “I don’t want to lift […]
Read MoreIn my profession as a personal trainer I often hear statements like this, “It stinks getting old” as people start to complain of some ache or pain that they associate with age. To which I reply, “what’s age got to do with it?” The culprits behind most aches and pains people associate with aging is […]
Read MoreI believe strength training is the best thing you can do to improve your health and fitness level as you age. Strength training is so important because around age 40 you start to experience muscle loss. “If you don’t do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose, you’ll increase the percentage of fat in […]
Read MoreGetting enough protein in your diet is crucial for building and maintaining muscle mass especially as you age. Losing muscle mass is very detrimental to your health. Age-related muscle loss known as sacopenia can begin in your thirties and accelerate with age if left unabated. Sacopenia can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, insulin resistance, body […]
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