Strength Training for Beginners Over 50 So, you've never lifted weights in your life, and now you're over 50 and wondering if it's too late to start. The good news is that you're not alone. Here at Custom Body Fitness, we have helped many people over 50 start strength training for the very first time. In fact, some of our most successful members never touched a weight until later in life. We understand that starting a strength training program after 50 can feel intimidating.

Personal Trainer for Women Over 40: Why It Matters Why do you care about starting to exercise? Do you really think exercise can change your life? Would the benefits outweigh the difficulty of the routine? Let’s be clear from the beginning. You are probably reading this article because something sparked your interest to finally start exercising. And the truth is this: it is never too late to start. The sooner you begin, the sooner you start enjoying the benefits and seeing res

How to Choose the Best Personal Trainer Near Me When you search for a personal trainer near me, you will quickly realize you have many options. However, choosing a personal trainer is not a casual decision. It is similar to choosing your doctor, financial advisor, or real estate broker — you want the best professional available, someone who shares your values and consistently delivers measurable results. A personal trainer is not just someone who counts reps. A qualified pers

Should I Do Intermittent Fasting, Keto, Low Carb, or Vegan to Lose Weight? I hear this question every week at Custom Body Fitness: “Sandro, should I try intermittent fasting? Keto? Low carb? Vegan? Which one will help me lose weight faster?” And I get it. When you’re struggling to lose weight, it’s tempting to think that the right diet is the magic key. But before you jump into any trendy plan, let’s talk about what really matters — and what most people never hear. The Real B

Best Workout Plan for Fat Loss (Trainer Approved) Let’s make this simple. If you want to lose weight and keep it off, your eating habits come first. Not your workouts.Not supplements.Not trends. Your nutrition. I’ve seen it over and over again—people working out hard, sweating every day, doing everything they think is right… and still not losing weight. Why? Because no workout plan can outperform a poor diet. Step 1: Fix Your Nutrition First If you get your eating habits righ

Exercise Pain Free: What I Learned from Eileen Kopsaftis (How to Exercise Without Pain – Glenwood Springs, Basalt & Roaring Fork Valley) Have you ever felt pain while exercising and thought that maybe working out is not for you? Or maybe you think that pain is just part of getting older and you just have to live with it. I hear this all the time from our members. That’s why I was very interested when I had the opportunity to interview Eileen Kopsaftis. I can tell you, I wante

How Often Should I Work Out? This is one of the most common questions our members ask when we set new goals together : “How many times should I work out to see real results?” Research shows that at least 2 days of strength training combined with 2 days of cardiovascular exercise can significantly improve both your musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health. But here at Custom Body Fitness , we specialize in body toning, fat loss, and sustainable transformation , so the r

Many people wonder what is the best workout for fat loss. It makes sense to ask that question if your goal is to lose fat. Anytime I want to improve my life in any area, I would like to know the fastest route to achieve my goal. And if my goal is to lose fat, why waste time on exercises that won’t help me lose fat? I would like to concentrate all my focus on those exercises that will yield the best results on fat loss. Here I am going to explain the best exercise for weight

Finding the right workout plan for your body type is the first step toward long-term fitness success. Your body shape and metabolism...

Last week I assessed one of our members who lost 4 pounds. Like I do with all my assessments, I asked him what he did to lose the 4 pounds and I also asked him what he thinks it needs to improve to see better results. Our member talked about all the changes he made in his eating, and how he was eating. As we talked he mentioned that he ate hamburgers made at home with organic ground beef. I like to get into details about the preparation of foods, so I asked him what else he