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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 14 MIN

#397: From Yoga to the Weight Room: Why Adding Strength Training Changes Everything

from The FIT40 Podcast · host Bryan Fitzsimmons

WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/Email: [email protected] back to the FIT40 Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with one of my incredible clients, Marijane, to discuss her inspiring transformation from a retired yoga enthusiast to deadlifting 135 pounds at our recent community event. If you are looking for the best personal trainer in Greenville, North Carolina to help you build functional longevity, reduce joint pain, and maintain your independence after retirement, this conversation is for you. Marijane shares how working with a dedicated fitness coach helped her build vital bone strength, improve her posture, and gain the physical stamina needed to easily carry heavy groceries and even hike through the steep terrain of Costa Rica. We dive deep into the power of family accountability, overcoming the initial intimidation of setting foot inside a weight room, and why sustainable strength training is the ultimate secret weapon for staying active and feeling energized as you age.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

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