Today, I’m joined by a fantastic guest: Andrew Blakey, strength and aging coach and founder of one of Toronto’s top fitness companies.
If you’ve ever wondered how to actually feel better as you get older—or thought about how much harder it feels to stay mobile and strong—this episode is for you.
We talk about everything from why aging isn’t the problem to why strength, mobility, and balance are the real keys to living well later in life.
Plus, Andrew shares his own story of losing 40 pounds, rebuilding his health, and why he ditched the “burnout culture” of fitness to focus on something bigger: longevity.
We’re Covering:
- The biggest mistakes people make with exercise as they age
- Why cardio alone isn’t enough (and what to do instead)
- Why it’s never too late to start resistance training
- Andrew’s simple daily balance exercise you can do at home to protect your mobility
- Why perfection isn’t the goal
- How strength, mobility, and balance work together to support healthy aging
- Andrew’s feelgood thing
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by gyms, worried about "bulking up," or wondered whether starting now would even make a difference—this conversation will seriously motivate you.
Resources & Features Mentioned:
- Resistance bands for at-home strength training
- Simple daily exercises to improve balance
- Why focusing on strength, mobility, and balance can add years to your quality of life
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