That was the second season of Scaled to Fit- Fit in Your Fifties. Thank you for joining our journey to making exercise enjoyable for a better and fitter self.

During the season, I emphasize scaling exercise to fit your life and capabilities, with a focus on joyful movement rather than “grinding through” -based fitness.

Some of the topics we cover:

• Walking & Movement Foundation
• Starting & Sustaining Fitness
• Specialized Training Methods
• Body Recomposition
• Bodyweight Training
• Balance Training
• Adventure & Community

I talk about how to make fitness accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for people in their 50s. I offer practical advice grounded in both science and personal experience.

And the main point, what I like to make: Don’t do nothing. Do something and scale it back.

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I head out for a walk with Tobias Kundmüller, CrossFit trainer at CrossFit F2 in Munich, to talk about strength, aging, and why your fifties might actually be the perfect time to fall in love with resistance training.

Tobias shares how he got hooked on CrossFit, what led him to become a coach, and why the mix of intensity, variety, and community makes CrossFit so engaging. We dive into the benefits of resistance training in midlife — from stronger bones and better blood sugar control to heart health, brain function, and simply making everyday life easier.

We also discuss why technique matters more than ever as you get older, how CrossFit compares to traditional gym workouts, and what keeps people motivated to come back week after week.

Whether you’re in your fifties or just thinking about how to stay active for the long haul, this conversation is packed with insights on how resistance training can keep you strong, resilient, and energized for the years ahead.

And remember:

“Don’t do nothing. Do something — and scale it back.”

https://www.crossfitf2.de

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Additional resources are available in the links below.

• Resistance Training for Older Adults: Position Statement from the National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Your Guide to Strength Training Over Age 50
• Frequency, Volume, and Intensity of Resistance Exercise on Men Over 50 Years | Vector
• How and why resistance training is imperative for older adults | ScienceDaily
• The Benefits of Resistance Training for Older Adults | Brain & Body Health
• Research: Weight Training Eases Anxiety, Depression in Elderly
• The Effect of Resistance Training on Mental Health in Older Adults - Keeping Strong
• Resistance Training for Diabetes Prevention and Therapy: Experimental Findings and Molecular Mechanisms
• Effect of Strength Training on Glycemic Control and Adiponectin in Diabetic Children
• Effects of Resistance Training on Insulin Sensitivity in Overweight Latino Adolescent Males
• High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improves Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial - PubMed

What do all forms of exercise have in common? Balance.

In this episode, we explore why balance becomes especially important after age 50 and how you can train it at any age.

We discuss:

• Balance naturally declines as we age, and this decline matters for both daily confidence and fall prevention.
• Your body’s three “security systems” – inner ear, vision, and proprioception – work together to keep you steady.
• Simple, practical balance exercises you can do at home, no equipment required.

Whether you’re 50 or 90, athletic or just getting started, balance training can help you move with confidence and independence. Stick with it, and your future self will thank you.

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Additional resources are available in the links below.

• Youtube: Seniors: The 2-Minute Workout that Helped Me Regain My Balance!
• Youtube: SENIORS: These 3 BALANCE Moves Reboot Your STABILITY FAST (No Gym, No Equipment)
• Older Adults: Adding Activity Recommendations | Physical Activity Basics | CDC
• Tandem Stance balance exercise for seniors | More Life Health — More Life Health - Seniors Health & Fitness
• Single Leg Stance Balance Exercise Technique For Seniors — More Life Health - Seniors Health & Fitness
• The 8 Best Balance Exercises for Seniors
• Falls Prevention for Older Adults
• Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls - Mayo Clinic
• Tai Chi: What You Need To Know
• 30-Second Chair Stand
• Proprioception: What It Is, How To Improve It & Disorder
• The Semicircular Canals - Neuroscience - NCBI Bookshelf