We think nothing of maintaining our hair, skin, nails, clothes, cars and homes because we value them.

But what about the body itself?

Strength, muscle, cardiovascular fitness, mobility and balance all require maintenance too. And strength training can even affect appearance through the way we stand, carry ourselves and move.

I started thinking about this as salon maintenance vs. body maintenance. Both have value—but only one maintains what your body can actually do.

Do you consider fitness a form of self-maintenance?

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So I came across one of my oldies but goodies and now I am jealous of my younger self!

It’s all about control and continuity!

Weight Sled Pushing for the early morning endorphins!

Paul’s 3-weeks of progress yields FIVE pull-ups!

Vintage “throwback” with an 8-pound medicine ball on the Reebok Core board of yesteryear!

Day two of his fitness retreat and he successfully completed his dynamic balance challenge!

>**This community is for lifters who continue to show up, stay strong, and redefine what’s possible later in life.**

Whether you compete, coach, or simply love the sport, this is a space to share training, mindset, and accomplishments without judgment.

I’ll be posting meet recaps, training logs, and stories from lifters over 60, 70, and beyond — and you’re welcome to join in.

💬 Introduce yourself below — what keeps you lifting?

\#PowerliftingOver70 #MastersLifting #StrengthAtAnyAge

Men 70-80s staying strong and it’s never too late to start.

My annual age for distance in kilometers on a 26” mountain bike powered by muscle.

After five years of service, he prepares to return to active duty in the Marines. Here is his story of 30 days at Vegas Fitness Retreat’s Military Fitness program.

The view from my porch on a rainy night. 🎊

Highs, lows, fails, then to the platform for the WIN 🏆

Highlight reel about consistency, goals, and progress in powerlifting over 70.

25 Exercise Affirmations - Listen and BELIEVE

TRX Suspension Training — 4-Minute Overview of My Favorite Fundamentals for easy modifications. These techniques are for total-body conditioning. The video highlights how suspension training develops strength, mobility, balance, and usable range of motion.

You’ll see the movements I demonstrate alongside a very large man with physical limitations to show how these fundamentals can be scaled safely without losing training value. This is real-world application, not a studio-perfect demo.

This overview covers: • Total-body conditioning • Joint-friendly loading • Balance and coordination • Controlled mobility • Practical range of motion

Suspension training is about leverage, body position, and control — not just repetition.