Get Down and Get Up: Strength Training for a Simple Yet Vital Skill
Do you struggle to get down to the floor? Do you struggle to get up OFF the floor? Have you ever fallen and NOT been able to get up without assistance? If you answered yes to just one of these questions, this article is for you. While we rarely think about this topic, being able to get down to the floor and get back up is a skill that many of us take for granted. That is until we find ourselves unable to actually perform this simple everyday task.
Fivex3 Radio: Training the Older Lifter (Season, 5, Episode 14)
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I discuss strength training for the mature lifter, the lifter in his/her 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and yes, 90’s!! You are never too old to begin a strength training program. You just need to START. You can listen to the episode HERE! Fivex3 was also recently featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” […]
Fivex3 Radio: Interview with Mona Noyes: 86 years old and a Master Athlete of Aging (Season 5, Episode 12)
In today’s episode, Rebecca and I interviewed my client, Mona Noyes, who started training a year ago at age 85. Mona is living proof that it is never too late to begin a strength training program if you want to get stronger. You can listen to the episode HERE!
Strength at Every Age: A Strength Coach’s Perspective
I wrote this article, Strength at Every Age: A Strength Coach’s Perspective for the Nutrition Health Review this past May/June. Strength is important at ANY age but for older adults over 60, it is extremely important for building muscle mass, increasing bone density and making one more confident and independent.
Stronger Together 2024: A Partners Strength Meet
When? Sunday, December 8, 2024 Where? Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224 What? Stronger Together is a Strength Meet displaying the strength of two lifters working together to form one total. Rather than competing individually, Stronger Together will require competitors to form a team of 2 and complete all 4 lifts […]
Fundraising for The Ulman House: The Charm City Strongwoman Contest
You can read about the story of the Charm City Strongwoman Contest here: Celebrating Strength and Sisterhood: The Charm City Strongwoman Competition “How You Can Get Involved & Support Charlotte’s Legacy The next Charm City Strongwoman Competition is just around the corner on Sunday, June 9th, located in Brewer’s Hill at 4015 Foster Avenue, Suite […]
13th Annual Charm City Strongwoman Contest
This contest is a Memorial Contest for my sister Charlotte Giza who died on February 11, 2015 after 3 1/2 years of living with colon cancer. She was my inspiration and my other half. This contest is for her and for ALL the strong women out there. This contest is also dedicated to our Fivex3 […]
Stronger Together 2023: A Partners Strength Meet – The Results!
Stronger Together is a Strength Meet displaying the strength of two lifters working together to form one total. Rather than competing individually, Stronger Together will require competitors to form a team of 2 and complete all 4 lifts as outlined in Starting Strength: The Deadlift, Squat, Bench and Press. Teams can be Male/Male, Male/Female or […]
Stronger Together 2023: A Partners Strength Meet
When? Sunday, December 3, 2023 Where? Fivex3 Training, 4015 Foster Avenue, Baltimore 21224 What? Stronger Together is a Strength Meet displaying the strength of two lifters working together to form one total. Rather than competing individually, Stronger Together will require competitors to form a team of 2 and complete all 4 lifts as outlined in […]
Charm City StrongKids Contest 2023
Are YOU a Strong Kid?? It’s BAAAAAACK!! And we are so excited!!! After a 3 year hiatus, our StrongKids Contest is back and we are ready to rock!! When? Sunday, June 11, 2023 (The same day as the Charm City Strongwoman Contest!) Time? 12:30pm or so (We will run the contest after the women have […]