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When I'm coming back after a vacation, I know one thing to be true: it can be hard to get back to my routine!

But I also know something else…

When I put the power of the "𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠𝗼" in motion, it gets a whole lot easier.

Big Mo = momentum.

You've heard the saying, "A body at rest stays at rest, and a body in motion stays in motion."

That's actually Newton's First Law of Motion!

And it's why getting (re)started can feel so difficult.

But it's also why it's so important to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.

Once you build momentum, showing up becomes easier, and those healthy habits start feeling natural again.

If you're thinking about getting started, or getting back on track, with your strength, mobility, and healthy habits, consider this your sign to get moving!

Yes, the first workout, walk, or healthy meal might be the hardest. But every step forward builds momentum.

It's literally physics!

📥 𝗗𝗠 𝗺𝗲 "𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗧" and I'll send you a simple resource to help you get back on track with your strength, mobility, and healthy habits.

💪 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀.

She wasn't confused about how to stay active or what healthy habits looked like.

What she was confused about was why she wasn't consistently following through.

Her intentions were good, but life kept getting in the way.

Sound familiar?

Together, we created a plan that fit her lifestyle, one that included accountability, encouragement, and a supportive community.

We helped her build a routine she could enjoy, celebrated her progress along the way, and made adjustments whenever she needed them so she could keep moving forward with confidence.

It helps to have someone in your corner, encouraging you every step of the way.

Today, Dollie has built a healthy routine she genuinely enjoys.

As she shared, "I was looking for a fun way to stay active, and joining YPB was one of the best decisions I ever made. It helped me build a healthy routine that I still enjoy today."

If you're ready to stop trying to do it all on your own and want the support, accountability, and community to help you stay strong, active, and independent, that's exactly what we offer inside our 𝟮𝟭-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.

👉 Learn more here:
https://go.ypbtrainingstudio.com/21-day-mobility-and-strength-program

🎉 Celebrating Our YPB Anniversaries! 🎉

On August 12th, we gathered for one of our favorite YPB traditions—our monthly Client Anniversary Luncheon! ❤️

Every year represents workouts completed, friendships formed, challenges overcome, and a commitment to staying strong and active for the years ahead.

📸 Celebrating with us and pictured:
👏 Kathleen Franey — 1 year
👏 Priscilla Guerra — 1 year
👏 Terry Lemons — 4 years
👏 John Keys — 9 years

❤️ Also celebrating this month:
👏 Jill Reed — 1 year
👏 Elane Dellinger — 1 year
👏 Anna Ashley — 5 years
👏 Peter Fernand — 9 years
👏 Mary Joe Cranny — 12 years!
👏 Amy Fischer — 12 years!

That's 55 YEARS of YPB represented by this amazing group! 🎉💪

Some are celebrating their very first year with us, while others have been part of the YPB family for more than a decade. We are grateful for every single one.

Here's to getting stronger, moving better, staying independent—and continuing to do the things you love. ❤️

Help us celebrate our August anniversary crew in the comments! 👏🎉

**HOW OLD DOES YOUR BODY THINK YOU ARE? 🤔**

Your birthday tells us your chronological age—but lifestyle, movement, sleep, stress, and other factors can influence how well your body is aging.

Before Saturday's **How Well Are You Aging?** workshop, take a few minutes to complete our FREE **Biological Age Calculator**.

👉 Take the calculator here: https://go.ypbtrainingstudio.com/age-calculator

Then keep your results handy!

On Saturday, Juan and Lisa will take the conversation one step further. We'll look at **five simple movements** that give you another kind of snapshot—how your body is functioning today.

Think of it this way:

🧬 **Biological Age Calculator:** How might my lifestyle be influencing how I'm aging?

🚶 **YPB Longevity Snapshot:** How am I moving and functioning today?

And most importantly...

❤️ **What can I do now to keep doing what I love?**

📅 **THIS Saturday, August 29**
🕤 **9:30 AM**
📍 Your Personal Best Training Studio
🎟️ FREE & open to the public

Already coming? Take the calculator before Saturday and bring your results!

You know those nights when cooking is the last thing you want to do?

This is one of our favorite recipes for those nights.

It's easy, packed with protein, and the leftovers make lunch a no-brainer.

🍲 Chicken and White Bean Stew
Serves 4

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 tsp dried thyme
Red pepper flakes to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
2 (15oz / 425g) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 bunch kale, escarole, or another dark leafy green, stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped

1️⃣ Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Add chicken, broth, and white beans. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through (165°F / 74°C), 10 to 14 minutes.
3️⃣ Transfer chicken to a bowl. Smash some beans against the side of the pot to thicken the broth. Stir in the greens and simmer uncovered while you shred the chicken.
4️⃣ Shred chicken with two forks. Stir back into the stew and season to taste.

Macros per serving: Calories: 435 | Protein: 43g | Carbs: 45g | Fiber: 10.5g | Fat: 9g

If you make it, we'd love to hear what you think!

📸 Tag 𝗬𝗣𝗕 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 so we can see your version.

👉Follow us for more simple, high-protein recipes that help active adults over 50 fuel their strength, stay energized, and support healthy aging without spending hours in the kitchen.

👉 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀 & 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀:
https://ypbtrainingstudio.com/category/nutrition

Raise your hand if you've ever been in a snack rut. 🙋

We talk a lot about meals, but snacks can make or break your healthy eating habits.

Having the right options on hand means you're much less likely to grab something that'll derail your goals.

Planning your snacks ahead of time is one of those simple habits that makes a surprisingly big difference.

My current go-to snacks are a handful of mixed nuts, sliced veggies with hummus, Greek yogurt with berries, or an apple with natural peanut butter.

They give me the protein, fiber, and healthy fats I need to stay energized and satisfied between meals.

One thing I always try to do is include protein in my snacks.

It helps support muscle health, keeps me feeling full longer, and helps avoid those afternoon energy crashes.

💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸? Drop it below... let's build a great list together!

📥 𝗗𝗠 𝗺𝗲 "𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗧" and I'll send you a free resource to help you build healthier habits and get back on track.

👉 Follow me for more simple nutrition and fitness strategies to help active adults stay strong, energized, and independent for years to come.

💪 Strength training is about so much more than building muscle.

For active adults over 50, getting stronger can help you move with confidence, support balance, make everyday activities easier, and stay independent so you can keep doing what you love.

Strength isn't just about the gym. It's about building a stronger life.

👉 Read the full article: https://ypbtrainingstudio.com/healthy-habits-your-secret-weapon-in-wellness

👉 Ready to start your journey? https://go.ypbtrainingstudio.com/21-day-mobility-and-strength-program

This is about the time my body told me what it needed (vs. what I wanted).

A while back, I was absolutely crushing my strength-training workouts, pickleball sessions, and weekly training routine.

I felt amazing. I was getting stronger, had great energy, and loved being active every day.

And then one day I realized I did not feel amazing and… let's just say my workouts felt more like they were crushing me.

What had happened?

For me personally, it was a combination of stress, a full schedule, and not giving my body enough time to recover.

Between coaching, training, pickleball, and everything else life throws our way, I realized my body wasn't asking me to quit, it was asking me to train smarter.

I was feeling sore, tired, and just not recovering the way I normally did.

Once I realized what was happening, I scaled back my workout intensity for a few days, prioritized sleep, focused on hydration and nutrition, and gave my body the recovery it needed.

It sounds so simple, but it made a big difference.
The key is recognizing it when this happens.

I'm sharing this because as tempting as it is to put your fitness on autopilot, it's important to listen to your body and give it what it needs…

..and sometimes what it needs isn't more. It's different.
For many active adults over 50, that doesn't mean doing less forever.

It means adjusting your workouts, recovery, nutrition, and routine so your body can keep getting stronger for the long haul.
That's exactly what I help active adults do every day at YPB Training Studio.

If you're ready to stop guessing and start following a plan that works with your body, not against it, we'd love to help.

👉 Learn more about our 𝟮𝟭-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺:
https://go.ypbtrainingstudio.com/21-day-mobility-and-strength-program

👉 Follow for more fitness and healthy aging strategies to help you stay strong, mobile, and independent for years to come.