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Explore a wealth of resources and articles tailored to support your journey towards a vibrant and healthy FutureYOU. Discover insightful content from leading fitness sites and authoritative sources, covering topics ranging from exercise routines and nutrition tips to strategies for healthy senior living. Whether you're seeking inspiration for your fitness journey or practical advice for maintaining vitality as you age, our curated collection of articles has you covered.

Your Top 3 Paid Recreational Activities for Midlife? Here Are Mine.

Not all exercise has to feel like a workout. Sometimes the best way to move your body, boost your healthspan, and enjoy life is by signing up for something you genuinely love. In this post, I share my top three paid recreational activities — from skiing local mountains to exploring national parks and learning self-defense. They’re fun, functional, and keep me future-fit. What would make your list?

2 days ago

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Your Midlife Fitness Wake-Up Call 🚨

Are you in your 40s or 50s and feeling “a little out of shape”? You’re likely losing muscle, balance, and endurance faster than you realize.

Apr 2

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graph showing blood glucose responses over time for normal, prediabetes, and diabetes cases during an OGTT.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: The Best Test for Detecting Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Think your HbA1c is enough to assess your metabolic health? Think again. The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) is the gold standard.

Mar 24

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GLP-1 and the Potential for Massive Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know

GLP-1 drugs aid weight loss, but they may also accelerate muscle loss—learn how a FutureFitYou Fitness Checkpoint can help you stay strong.

Mar 12

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Training with Purpose in Midlife

In midlife, time is limited—so why waste it on unfocused workouts? Training with purpose means making every session count.

Feb 25

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Where Are Your Midlife Training Gaps?

Are you covering all your midlife fitness bases? Strength, stability, and cardio are all essential—but most people neglect at least one.

Feb 18

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Who to Turn to When Everyone’s a Fitness Guru on Social Media

Everywhere you turn, someone’s telling you what you should be doing for a long, healthy life. It confuses many of us.

Feb 10

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Climbing in Midlife: A Beginner’s Guide to Adventure and Fitness

Climbing is more than just an adrenaline-pumping activity; it’s a full-body workout that can transform your physical and mental health.

Jan 27

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Landmine Exercises - A Midlife Fitness Secret Weapon

I recently discovered the versatility and joint-friendly nature of landmine exercises—they’re an underrated gem in the gym. As someone focus

Jan 14

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The Surprising Power of Grip Strength for Healthspan

I’m always amazed when I shake the hand of a strong 70- or 80-year-old. My first question is, “What do you do for exercise?” Grip strength

Jan 7

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Stability Over Strength: Why Prioritizing Stability Exercises in Midlife is Key

As we move through midlife, stability exercises become essential for maintaining balance, mobility, and preventing injuries. While younger

Dec 17, 2024

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Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 30

Looking back, I realize how little attention I gave to sleep, nutrition, or exercise in my 30s. Growing up without today’s constant stream

Oct 28, 2024

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The Art of Not Hesitating

We've all experienced those moments where we hesitate—moments that stretch beyond mere procrastination. This isn't about avoiding chores or

Oct 22, 2024

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What’s in Your Travel Workout Kit?

Ever been stuck in a hotel room that’s barely bigger than a closet? Maybe the hotel gym is underwhelming, or those extra fees aren't in the

Oct 15, 2024

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Minimal Dose Resistance Training: Can Less Really Be More?

For many people in midlife, the idea of hitting the gym multiple times a week and pushing through intense strength training sessions feels,

Oct 8, 2024

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Strength Training and Eating Protein are a Midlife Women’s Secret Weapon – Here’s Why

The main reason I started FutureFitYou was to help people uncover the gaps in their training today so that their future selves could truly b

Oct 1, 2024

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Aging Peaks: What to Expect at 44 and 60—and How to Stay Ahead

Do you ever go to Conferences or Family events and see someone you haven’t seen in 3, or 5 or even longer years and you have trouble recogni

Sep 10, 2024

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So You Think You're Fit?

How fit is "fit enough" for your age? Imagine you're 51 years old, male or female, how long should you be able to hang from a bar (Dead Han

Sep 4, 2024

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Caution: Falling Rocks Ahead - Understanding Recovery in Midlife

Life is a lot like the image below. There will be falling rocks in your own personal trail. By rocks, I mean when you experience an injury o

Aug 28, 2024

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Whats the difference between power and strength?

I find we tend to confuse power and strength. Power and strength are both important aspects of physical performance, but they refer to diffe

Aug 21, 2024

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FUTUREFITYOU BLOG

Your Top 3 Paid Recreational Activities for Midlife? Here Are Mine.

Your Midlife Fitness Wake-Up Call 🚨

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: The Best Test for Detecting Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

GLP-1 and the Potential for Massive Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know

Training with Purpose in Midlife

Where Are Your Midlife Training Gaps?

Who to Turn to When Everyone’s a Fitness Guru on Social Media

Climbing in Midlife: A Beginner’s Guide to Adventure and Fitness

Landmine Exercises - A Midlife Fitness Secret Weapon

The Surprising Power of Grip Strength for Healthspan

Stability Over Strength: Why Prioritizing Stability Exercises in Midlife is Key

Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 30

The Art of Not Hesitating

What’s in Your Travel Workout Kit?

Minimal Dose Resistance Training: Can Less Really Be More?

Strength Training and Eating Protein are a Midlife Women’s Secret Weapon – Here’s Why

Aging Peaks: What to Expect at 44 and 60—and How to Stay Ahead

So You Think You're Fit?

Caution: Falling Rocks Ahead - Understanding Recovery in Midlife

Whats the difference between power and strength?

Training resources

1 / Exercise Database & Library

2 / Better balance. More strength. Less pain.

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