Ripped by Jules

Some days it feels so much less like work. New clients are so energizing and motivating.
I feel lucky, lucky today to get to do this for my life.

Rippeders-

I cannot say enough how much this very common surgery has opened my eyes even more to the very real and very unequivocal fact that strength training- even body weight- at any age, is WORTH IT. It will lengthen your life and your quality of it. Look at these landmark studies.

High-Intensity Strength Training in Nonagenarians

10 nursing home residents
Age: 86–96 (average ~90)
Program: 8 weeks, 3x/week, heavy leg training
Results:
+174% strength
+48% walking speed
Exercise Training and Nutritional Supplementation for Frailty

100 frail nursing home residents
Average age: 87
Resistance training + nutrition interventions
Strongest improvements came from high-intensity lifting
Improved:
Strength
Mobility
Functional independence (between 25 and 100%)
Berlin Nursing Home Resistance Training Study

15 residents, ages 77–97
8 weeks, only 2x/week
Results:
Upper body strength: +62%
Leg extension strength: +108%
Mobility scores significantly improved
Progressive Resistance Training Review

121 trials
About 6,700 older adults
Conclusion:
Resistance training improved:
Strength
Chair rise
Stair climbing
Daily activities
Even 90 isn’t too old to adapt. While it is often adaptation with a lower starting point, it is, without a doubt, worth it. This isn’t about vanity. This is about adding years and quality to your life. Do one thing. Do something. Do it today.

Before my hip replacement last week, Jax and I set our garden up. Looking forward to making some of my springtime creations using the veggies and herbs of our labor very soon!

Jax and I planted our garden before my hip replacement last week and are looking forward to making some of my earlier springtime creations with our veggies soon!

When the workout ends with a heel click because we worked hard and not all sisters share blood.

Core resisted moves!
**Filmed a couple of months ago when I was a bit more mobile**
These moves require a lot of focus and benefits deep core strength, enhance performance, spine friendliness, balance, and the ANTI rotation- even though you see rotation.
If you struggle with balance, don’t quit! It took me years to be able to anything on one leg. Find a spot. Focus on it. Keep trying. Real moves for real life. 🏆🏆