The FIT40 Podcast #292: Simplifying Fitness Over 40: A Trainer's Insights w/ George Pagan III
Mar 24, 2025
Join personal trainer George Pagan III, founder of FITLETE and host of the FitLeet podcast, as he shares expert insights on simplifying fitness for busy moms over 40. He discusses practical strategies to overcome common challenges and make workouts enjoyable. George emphasizes the importance of adapting training to individual needs and tracking progress through diverse metrics beyond just the scale. Plus, discover tips for dining out healthily in Miami, and learn how effective communication with trainers can enhance fitness journeys!
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Leverage Client Preferences
- Identify exercises clients already enjoy to optimize workouts.
- Use familiar movements to increase motivation and ease the learning curve.
Maximize Workouts with Circuits
- Combine strength, conditioning, and stretching exercises in supersets or circuits to maximize limited time.
- Use time-based exercises with rep goals to encourage self-competition and progress.
Celebrate Functional Gains
- Focus on clients' functional improvements and how they feel beyond scale numbers.
- Celebrate regained abilities to motivate ongoing progress and adherence.