I Know Grandmas Who Are Better Athletes Than You.

Before you get offended, let me explain.

As a coach, I've worked with everyone from competitive athletes to retirees in their 70s and 80s.

And I've got a confession.

I know grandmas who are better athletes than a lot of people in their 20s.

Not because they're faster.

Not because they're stronger.

Not because they're secretly training for

the Olympics.

They're better athletes because they move.

These women swim laps multiple times a week. They play tennis. They walk daily. They take yoga

classes. They stretch before bed. They garden. They carry groceries. They travel. They socialize.

They challenge their bodies regularly.

Most importantly, they've been doing it consistently for years.

Then I meet a younger person who assumes they're fit because they're young and thin.

They sit at a desk all day. Drive everywhere. Spend evenings on the couch. Move as little as

possible.

Then they're shocked when a 20-minute cardio workout feels difficult or a mobility session leaves

them sore.

Here's the truth:

Your body doesn't care how old you are. Your body adapts to what you repeatedly do. If you move every day, your body becomes better at moving. If you sit every day, your body becomes really efficient at sitting.

Athleticism isn't just six-pack abs, marathon medals, or lifting heavy weights. Athleticism is the ability to move through life with strength, balance, mobility, endurance, coordination, and resilience.

Some of the most athletic people I know have gray hair, reading glasses, and grandchildren.

Meanwhile, some younger adults get winded walking up a flight of stairs.

Age is not the deciding factor. Lifestyle is.

So the next time you think you're too old to start exercising, remember: Grandma might already be out swimming a mile, playing tennis, and stretching before bed while you're debating whether walking to the mailbox counts as cardio.

And honestly? She's winning.

Why Movement Capacity Matters More Than Age

Most people assume athleticism is determined by age, genetics, or body weight.

In reality, one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and performance is movement

capacity—the ability to move, recover, balance, carry, reach, walk, climb stairs, and participate in

the activities you enjoy.

A 75-year-old who walks daily, stretches regularly, swims, and strength trains may have a much

higher movement capacity than a sedentary 25-year-old.

The good news?

Movement capacity can be improved at any age.

Your body adapts to the demands you place on it. Small, consistent actions performed over time

often outperform occasional intense efforts.

Ready to Move Like an Athlete Again?

Whether you're 24 or 84, your body is capable of adapting and improving.

If stiffness, aches, poor mobility, or inactivity have become part of your daily routine, you don't have to stay there. Through assisted stretching, mobility coaching, strength training, and movement education, my goal is to help people build a body that supports the life they want to live.

Because athleticism isn't reserved for elite competitors.

It's for anyone who wants to move through life with strength, confidence, and resilience.