Catawba Valley Personal Training

04/13/2026

This is a great article dealing with weight lifting and improvement in bone density. Very compelling stuff and well worth reading, especially if you’re a woman over 50.

Bone density, an often-overlooked element of women’s health, plays a critical role in our overall well-being and quality of life as we age. Beginning around age 30, bone mass naturally starts to decline. The loss is slow and steady at first, often going unnoticed. By the time we are in our 40s, th...

03/26/2026

I am always thankful for the hard work and dedication of lifters like Chandra. She began her strength journey last year with a 25 inch box squat (and it was very difficult for her). But here we see her squatting to a 17 inch box! This is truly amazing progress!

She decided she needed to get stronger and has stuck with it. It has not been easy, but she works hard in the gym and never misses a session. She also has an incredible family supporting her as she seeks to better herself. Clients like Chandra are the reason we do this!

03/16/2026

According to Harvard Medical School, the average American will LOSE 4 to 6 pounds of muscle per decade after the age of 50. That is a significant amount of muscle that most people will never rebuild. And the majority of people will not see any decrease in their weight as they will replace the lost muscle with fat.

At Catawba Valley Personal Training we specialize in training folks over 50 in the basic barbell lifts (squats, bench press, etc.) which are the SAFEST, most effective way to rebuild and maintain muscle as we age.

03/13/2026

If you’re curious what a year of strength training can do for older adults, I highly recommend this series. You can’t help but be inspired! And if you would like to start your own strength journey, please contact us at Catawba Valley Personal Training to find out how we can help.

Witness the incredible transformation as my 83-year-old mum smashes her walking records and my dad returns to 200lb+ lifts. Just 14 months ago, Mum could onl...

03/10/2026

Some very kind words from Anya over at Positively Thrive. So after you get done with a workout, you can head over to see her for some massage therapy. I can just about guarantee it will be more relaxing than lifting weights!

I spent an hour chatting with Aaron from Catawba Valley Personal Training recently. I wish I had had an Aaron to refer to down in FL! He specializes in legit strength training for 50+, and has not only the equipment but knowledge to help that specific demographic build strength, whether they have prior gym experience or only know benches as things in parks. His goal is to keep his clients able to perform every day tasks with ease. His pricing is also fantastic for what he's offering. If you want to age with a high quality of life, I highly recommend having a talk with him yourself to see what he may be able to help you with.

03/04/2026

02/27/2026

We're all ready for the next session! It's going to be a great time. 💪 Contact us to sign up for your personalized session.

02/23/2026

So glad that Faye Cramer Isenhour is finally back in the gym! Faye had knee replacement surgery at the end of last year and is excited about building her strength back to where it was before the surgery.