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.”

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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
• Comparative efficacy different resistance training protocols on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and network meta-analysis - PMC
• Frontiers | Task-specific resistance training adaptations in older adults: comparing traditional and functional exercise interventions