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Brian Waldo MS CSCS CPT PES CES PN WLS MATjs TFW Sarcopenia—the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength—can begin as early as your 30s and accelerates after 50. Left unaddressed, it contributes to weakness, poor balance, metabolic dysfunction, and increased injury risk. Free weights (like barbells and dumbbells) are particularly effective because they: Require stabilization and coordination Recruit more muscle groups simultaneously Mimic real-world movement patterns 1. R

Author: Dr. Dr. Hannah Strom, PT, DPT- Awake Pelvic Health & Wellness When people think about healthy aging, they often focus on heart health, strength, mobility, and maintaining an active lifestyle. But there’s another important part of the body that plays a major role in daily comfort and function that often gets overlooked: the pelvic floor . Pelvic floor health affects people of all genders and influences many aspects of everyday life, including bladder and bowel control,

TFW East Metro is launching Into The Storm — an 8-week team fitness challenge in Cottage Grove, MN starting March 16, 2026. Five teams, real community, and 8 weeks to transform your health. All levels welcome. No experience required.

Author: Brian Waldo CSCS, CES, PES, PN, WLS, FNS, MATjs As a coach and trainer for 38 years now, it is always interesting to learn new things about what helps people make sustainable changes they can maintain over time. Trust me, I have tried many of the fad diets, detoxes, supplement plans etc with clients over the years. What I have learned is that the clients that have the most success put in the work daily creating habit changes that last. Everyone's process is differ

Protein isn’t just about physical health—it’s vital for your brain. Amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are used to make...