67岁的健身私人教练！我的目标，你呢？

You young’uns out there may want to move on to the next article. I’m addressing those of you who have become, or are thinking about becoming, Personal Trainers “late in life.”

I just became certified as a Personal Trainer last summer, at 67 years-old. So why did I decide to become a trainer at this point?

Through positive reinforcement (“Dude, you’re ripped! How old are you?” “I hope I look like you when I’m your age.”), I’ve decided I can be a positive role model for others of a certain age, although I don’t plan to limit my practice.

I love working out. I’m intrinsically motivated.

I’ve had (and continue to have, for now) a long, fulfilling, full-time career in hospital management. At some point I plan to retire and that no longer means rocking my life away on a porch somewhere. I plan to pursue Personal Training full time in retirement.

Studying for personal training certifications, learning personal trainer marketing strategies, taking on clients and seeing them progress, has added a whole new dimension and meaning to my life.

Most importantly, I’ve discovered I have a true passion for inspiring, motivating, and coaching clients to live a healthier life.