In this epsiode I give several examples of current and past trainees who have had success with getting their lives back after incorporating strength training into their lives. All of these people are over 70 years of age and have experienced just how fast improving their strength can have a major impact on their lives. I also go into what methods I use to help them do it.

Whether you're of this age group or not, these stories are inspiring and the tools I share can help everyone! I hope you enjoy!

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Coach Polakowski (AKA Coach Pol) recently retired after over 40 years as a PE teacher, Track & Field coach and olympic weightlifting coach In Essex Vermont. Coach Pol has had track and field athletes win over a dozen state championships, an athlete compete in weightlifting in the Olympics and coached a crossfit champion you may have heard of.

We talk about how physical education has changed over the years, how to encourage children to be more active, and some of his success in both weight lifting and track and field.

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Megan and I were colleagues at a local gym a few years ago and she has since become a Registered Nurse. Megan has worked as a COVID-19 ICU nurse, in burn trauma, and currently works as a COVID Outreach RN for the Monroe County Department of Health In New York state.

Megan shares her experiences as a personal trainer, how nursing has changed her outlook on health and wellness, and her own struggles with health during the pandemic.

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In this epsiode my guest is Kim Leofller. Kim is a multi-time national triathlon champion, has place in the top ten at the world championships in Hawaii, and holds a master's degree in exercise physiology. We discuss what it's like competing at the highest level of endurance sports, how much strategy plays a role in racing, Kim's coaching career at NVU-Johnson, and how the right coach can push you to new heights you never thought possible.
For coaching informatioin with Kim go to her website https://www.klendurance.com and follow her on social media @klendurance on Instagram and KL Endurance on Facebook.
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My guest today is Trudee. Trudee is an Advanced Practice Nurse and a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. She has worked with children, in corrections and with people struggling with substance abuse for decades. We talk about the different stages of creating changes in one's life, different strategies to encourage yourself, blanacing self acceptance with improving your life, and what resources are available to anyone struggling with mental health.

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Lauren Has been a Trainee and friend of mine for the past three years. Having had no background in athletics, it was a scarey change for her to start working with a strength coach. We talk about her feats of strength both inside and outside of the gym, what it's like having a son with autism, and how strength training has helped her be even more badass as a Mom and person in her 50's.

Check out On Track Physical Therapy and Functional Training at ontrackhealth.net. Email myself [email protected] or Brian (owner) [email protected] for a free one week trial of our small group programs! Physical Therapy and One on one Training also available.

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The first 15 episodes were jam packed with great content and life lessons! I learned a lot from hosting my guests as well as explaining some of the content in my solo episodes. What did you learn in the first 15? Email me at [email protected] or DM me on Facebook or Instagram @coachrenfts! More episodes to come!

Episode 15 features my very special guest and my former karate instructor Freddie Lapan. Master Lapan has been involved in martial arts for nearly 40 years. During that time he has not only mastered his art, but also taught people of all ages and backgrounds, he has run a successful business, and compete at the highest level of sport karate.
We discuss what makes a great coach, some of his most influential coaches, the lessons he's learned throughout his journey, and what separates the good from the great in both sports and life.

Find Freddie at Villarisvt.com, @flapan4 on Instagram, and Villari's Martial Arts Of Barre Vermont on Facebook.

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My guest in this episode is Erin Altemus. Erin is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She has been working with people on their nutrition and digestive issues for about five years. Before that she worked as an Occupational Therapist and Personal Trainer. We discuss how stress is inhibiting your body's ability to digest properly and how this could be affecting your health. We also discuss her unique approach to working with her clients and how your lifestyle could be hindering your ability to reach your goals.

Find Erin at empowerednutritionaltherapy.com OR email [email protected]!

For more about training or physical therapy with On Track or to get a week's free trial go to ontrackhealth.net or email me at [email protected]!

Find more content on my Youtube channel Fortitude Training Systems or @coachrenfts on Instagram and Tiktok and follow me on Facebook Ren Collier.

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"The Body Keeps The Score" By Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D.