Ep 450 - Hall of Fame | Agostina Murgia: Six-Pack Abs & Toned Arms At 61 Years Young!

Oct 23, 2025

Agostina Murgia, a 61-year-old aesthetic industry pro who transformed her physique with disciplined training and nutrition. She talks about committing at 60, morning workouts for consistency, navigating menopause and HRT, dealing with osteoporosis risk, and the power of structured coaching and checkpoints. Inspiring, brisk, and focused on longevity and body recomposition.

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ANECDOTE

Years Of On-Off Training Before Committing At 60

Agostina struggled for years with inconsistent gym attendance before committing at 60 and finding dramatic results.
She moved to early-morning sessions, learned exercises, and built routine after failing to go after work for years.

INSIGHT

Daily Structure Was The Key Not Physical Presence

Structure and daily guidance beat sporadic in-person sessions for Agostina because online coaching gave exact workouts and accountability.
She valued quick coach replies and recorded videos to send technique checks, which made online coaching effective for her.

ANECDOTE

Health Scare And Osteoporosis Prompted Urgency

A cancer scare and a recent DEXA scan revealed Agostina had breast calcium deposits and osteoporosis at L1–L4.
That health wake-up prompted her to add calcium, vitamin D and work with doctors while continuing resistance training and HRT.

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"I still cannot believe this is my body and that at 60, I can still do this."

That's a quote from Agostina, who on today's episode shares her journey of getting into the best shape of her life at 61 years young. She thought her chance to achieve her dream body had passed and when she hit 60, she thought, "If not now, then when will I do it?"

And six months later, she's in the best shape of her life. She has completed a photo shoot and she now gets daily compliments from friends, colleagues, and even strangers at the supermarket on her brand new physique.

Agostina's pictures, if you've not seen them, are an amazing example of body recomposition done at its absolute best.

You can check it out on the podcast thumbnail that you may be listening to this on, or go on the case study on the website or across our social media.

They are very, very impressive. Previously, she tried gyms, challenges, training, she tried all sorts of different things, but at 60, she decided to take seriously and go all in on the RNT transformation journey.

Chapters: 00:00 Agustina's Inspiring Transformation Journey 04:56 Training History and Early Fitness Experiences 12:17 The Decision to Join RNT Fitness 15:37 Health Triggers and the Urge for Change 18:32 Navigating Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy 22:39 The Importance of Regular Health Checks 24:04 Challenges of Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes 28:18 Building Muscle and Finding Balance 33:16 Maintaining Progress and Lifestyle Integration 35:37 The Pursuit of Physical Excellence 44:37 Investing in Health and Wellness 50:56 Embracing Change in Later Life 58:11 The Journey to Self-Improvement

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