Growing Younger

27/05/2026

I keep starting. I just can't seem to stick."

That's what a new client told me last week.

At 50 years old, knows he needs to move more, has tried a few times — but life gets in the way, motivation dips, and before long he's back to square one.

Sound familiar?

Here's what I've learned after working with hundreds of people his age: it's rarely about willpower.

It's about having the wrong setup.

When there's no one expecting you to show up, it's too easy to quietly disappear.

When the programme doesn't fit your body — your dodgy shoulder, your stiff knees, your busy week — it falls apart fast.

That's not failure. That's just a bad system.

What Mark actually needs isn't more motivation.

He needs a structured programme built around him, a coach who notices when he goes quiet, and a room full of people his own age doing the same thing.

That's exactly what we do at Growing Younger!

So If you're in your 50s, 60s, or 70s and you've been round this loop a few times — you're not broken.

You just haven't had the right support yet.

Let me know in the comments if this is familiar?

Ps (Photo is of the new space were building the physio rooms)

24/05/2026

Done for the year! Pleased i got it done, 6 mins slower but ill take the win! So much fun!

And I got a 10k PB 46.09 mins.🏆

Ps...Yes the water was freezing!! For all of 10 mins and it was low tide!

23/04/2026

I just took a Biological Age Test and at 47. My result came back as 40.

I built this tool for our Growing Younger clients.

But I tested it on myself first and I'm pretty stoked with that number.

It takes about 2 minutes and looks at things like your strength, how active you are, sleep, lifestyle habits, even whether you're on medication for anything.

Then it gives you your biological age. Not how old you are on paper, but how old your body is actually functioning at.

You'll need to pop your email in at the end to get the result.

Curious where you land? Take the free test here 👇 (or comment age below and ill send it over)

https://splendid-quokka-1d4504.netlify.app/

01/04/2026

Tired of weak, flabby arms?
Here's the good news: you don't need complicated equipment or risky exercises to build strong triceps.
In my latest video, I'm sharing a simple seated tricep extension that works brilliantly for people over 50.
All you need is a sturdy chair and a pair of dumbbells.
Here's what makes this exercise special: It's joint-friendly and safe for your shoulders.
It works each arm independently, so you can fix muscle imbalances. You'll see real results in just 3 weeks doing it 3 times per week.
The key is using the right weight (something that challenges you at 12-15 reps) and taking your time with the movement—1 second up, 3 seconds down.
Strong arms mean better independence, more confidence, and the ability to do the things you love without strain.

19/03/2026

Can you pass this simple leg strength test?
If you fail and need a plan to follow to get stronger, comment strength below ;)

17/03/2026

ONE Exercise to Build Complete Core Strength After 50 (You will Love this)

If you're over 50, there's a simple banded core exercise almost nobody does, but it's the key to a stronger core & better day to day strength and And best of all, it only takes a few minutes 3 times a week

In today's video, I'm going to show you what it is and how to do it safely at home with just a resistance band.

To train the core most people use good old fashioned crunches, or planks and end up with pain in their necks or lower backs and they never get the true benefit of the exercise.

But what we want is to hit every function of the core muscles in one move to save you time and remove any chance of injury. And in fact as soon as you get into position you fee your whole core light up immediately.

The exercise is the seated Palofpress and Knee lift .

You core moves in a couple of ways it flexes your abs, it rotates and stabilises your body and it lifts your legs

If you want a FREE workout comment strength below and I will send it over.

And this exercise does all of it.

16/03/2026

After 50 You Don't Need tone of exercises to get stronger, just a few done well.
Comment Strength for a free full body workout!

28/02/2026

I've been very greatful that Gethin wants to come with me on my long runs!

He cycles alongside we chat and he keeps me entertained and its a great distraction when it gets hard.

He doesnt appreciate yet how much he has helped me over the prep!

This post is for you buddy! Love you lots x

This is the last one before IRONMAN!

22/01/2026

17/01/2026

So wet!!!

14/01/2026

Another day!