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Baby Poo Poo Butt P*e P*e Skunk

It feels good to feel good again after spending the past week with COVID.

Today Ella and I spent a good chunk of the morning pretending to be skunks.

She's Baby Poo Poo Butt P*e P*e Skunk.

I'm Daddy Pepé Le Pew Skunk.

(Pepé Le Pew would probably be disappointed in his new name.)

"P.U.!"

Then we'd both run away laughing.

One thing I've always loved about Ella is her imagination.

She'd almost always rather pretend to be something than sit in front of a screen.

That's not by accident.

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Baby Poo Poo Butt P*e P*e Skunk Baby Poo Poo Butt P*e P*e Skunk It feels good to feel good again after spending the past week with COVID. Today Ella and I spent a good chunk of the morning pretending to be skunks. Consistency doesn't come from willpower. It comes from making exercise enjoyable. Learn why the right coaching approach helps adults over 50 stick wit...

The 24-hour rule

Here's a simple rule I use with clients.

I call it the 24-hour rule.

After trying a new exercise or increasing the weight, don't just judge how you feel during the workout.

Pay attention to how you feel the next day.

If your muscles are a little sore?

The 24-hour rule The 24-hour rule Here's a simple rule I use with clients. I call it the 24-hour rule. After trying a new exercise or increasing the weight, don't just judge how you feel Feeling sore after a workout is normal. Joint pain isn't. Learn the simple 24-hour rule adults over 50 in Austin can use to train safely and avoid....

One rule that prevents a lot of injuries

One simple rule has probably prevented more injuries in my clients than any exercise I've ever prescribed.

Don't let today's workout steal from tomorrow's workout.

In other words...

If today's workout is so hard that you're still beat up three or four days later...

It was probably too much.

One rule that prevents a lot of injuries One rule that prevents a lot of injuries One simple rule has probably prevented more injuries in my clients than any exercise I've ever prescribed. Don't let today's workout steal from tomorrow's Are you constantly sore after workouts? Learn why leaving one or two reps in the tank can help adults over 50 build strength safely, recover fast...

The college class I still think about

Had a fun conversation with a client this morning about which college class ended up being the most influential in our lives.

For them, despite being a practicing attorney, it was a management class because of everything it taught about leadership.

For me?

Philosophy.

My favorite philosopher was easily Aristotle, but one idea I've thought about for years comes from Blaise Pascal.

It's called Pascal's Wager.

The basic idea is pretty simple:

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The college class I still think about The college class I still think about Had a fun conversation with a client this morning about which college class ended up being the most influential in our lives. For them, despite being a What if the smartest fitness decision after 50 isn't pushing harder—but preparing for problems before they happen? Learn why an Austin personal tr...

You're probably asking the wrong nutrition question

One of my wonderful clients asked me a great question this past week:

"Tell me about protein."

I can understand why.

Protein is important.

But honestly...

I don't think it's the first nutrition question most people should be asking.

The question I'd rather answer first is:

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You're probably asking the wrong nutrition question You're probably asking the wrong nutrition question One of my wonderful clients asked me a great question this past week: "Tell me about protein." I can understand why. Protein is important. But honestly... Think protein is the most important nutrient after 50? An Austin personal trainer explains why getting enough fiber may have an even bigger impac...

How Do You Ride a T. Rex?

I'm sure every kid has a favorite book.

Right now Ella's favorite is Dinosaurs A to Z.

It's exactly what it sounds like.

A picture book with dinosaurs listed alphabetically.

Cute enough...

But where we may differ is that instead of just learning their names, we've had a very important discussion since day one:

Could we ride them?

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How Do You Ride a T. Rex? How Do You Ride a T. Rex? I'm sure every kid has a favorite book. Right now Ella's favorite is Dinosaurs A to Z. It's exactly what it sounds like. A picture book with Building confidence with exercise after 50 isn't about being fearless. Learn why starting with simple exercises helps you become stronger, safer, and more con...

Saturday Memo 7/25/2026

Happy Saturday!

I had a great birthday last weekend.

Laura and I got to watch The Odyssey as planned, and in my opinion it absolutely lived up to the hype.

On the drive there, though, Laura asked me a question she's asked every year for as long as I can remember.

"Do you feel 41?"

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Saturday Memo 7/25/2026 Saturday Memo 7/25/2026 Happy Saturday! I had a great birthday last weekend. Laura and I got to watch The Odyssey as planned, and in my opinion it absolutely lived up Healthy aging after 50 isn't about trying to stay 21 forever. Learn why strength training, longevity, and enjoying every season of life matter more than ch...

I'm Back

Happy Tuesday!

Or maybe I should say...

I'm back.

They say when it rains, it pours.

Well, I think we got hit with a 100-year hurricane at the Stowe household.

It all started when the software I use to send these emails crashed...

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I'm Back I'm Back Happy Tuesday! Or maybe I should say... I'm back. They say when it rains, it pours. Well, I think we got hit with a 100-year hurricane at the Stowe Life will eventually throw challenges your way. Learn why strength training after 50 isn't just about fitness—it's about building a body and life that...

Your warm-up might be backwards

A lot of people treat their warm-up like a formality. Walk in. A few random stretches. Maybe a treadmill. Then straight into the workout. But honestly? Your warm-up should be giving you information. If an exercise feels terrible at the beginning of a session… But suddenly feels smooth after a few specific movements? That tells you something. Usually one of two things:...

Your warm-up might be backwards Your warm-up might be backwards A lot of people treat their warm-up like a formality. Walk in. A few random stretches. Maybe a treadmill. Then straight into the workout. But honestly? Learn why your warm-up matters more after 50 and how proper movement preparation can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and make strength training....

Teach Them The Buttons

One of my nephews graduated a few days ago. And while I know you’re not supposed to play favorites… I love that guy because he has always taken a little bit of advice and then ran a long way with it. I remember one Christmas having all 3 of my nephews over and we were playing this boxing game called Fight Night....

Teach Them The Buttons Teach them the buttons One of my nephews graduated a few days ago. And while I know you’re not supposed to play favorites… I love that guy because he has always taken a little Real fitness confidence after 50 doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from earning strength, consistency, and resilience with smart coaching...