Weekly letters from Kristen on staying strong, sharp and steady after 60 — plus a recipe or two along the way.
this week's letter
As we age, muscles respond less to the protein we eat. Here's how much more you need after 60 and simple ways to add protein to every meal.
October 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Stories · Body
TogetherWON trainer Alex Oliver shares the one exercise he wants every adult over 60 to do, why you're never too old to get stronger, and his top 3 priorities.
September 26, 2026 · 4 min read
Body · Stories
Researchers tested the muscles of a 91-year-old world-record sprinter. What they found shows why strength and power stay trainable as we age.
September 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Brain · Body
Pick a favorite song and let it set your pace. This simple music-and-movement workout challenges your brain and body at any fitness level.
September 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Body
The 2-Minute Step Test is a simple at-home check of your endurance. Here's how to do it, how to compare your score, and why cardio fitness matters.
September 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Body
No gym needed. Ten strength exercises using a soup can, a water bottle and a milk jug for a full-body workout at home in 20–30 minutes.
August 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Body · Nutrition
A trainer's look at GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Zepbound — how much lean mass is lost, and why strength training and protein matter.
August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Brain
Forgetting why you walked into a room is often normal with age. Seven habits, from strength training to sleep, that help protect your memory after 60.
August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Body · Balance
Favoring your stronger side can hide weakness and widen the gap between sides. How to notice the pattern and give your weaker side safe practice.
August 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Brain · Balance
Dual-tasking, or moving while thinking, can get harder with age, but it can be trained. Try three simple exercises that pair walking with a mental task.
August 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Body · Balance
Walking is a great foundation after 60, but it doesn't train everything. How to add strength, balance and brain-body work to your walks.
July 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Body
Lift heavy enough that the last of 8 to 10 reps feels very hard, with only 1 or 2 left in you. How to tell if your strength exercises are hard enough.
July 18, 2026 · 3 min read
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