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Strong Over 50 Is A Easy, Effective And Efficient Fitness Program

Designed And Created For Boomers By A Team Of Senior
FITNESS PROFESSIONALS.

Strong Over 50 Program

Strong Over 50 is a program designed to help your body build and maintain the 3 main things you lose as you age: Strength, Flexibility and Balance.

The Strong Over 50 program utilizes the Body Weight Bar suspension fitness training system to deliver a safe and effective workout for the Boomer/Senior population.

The Strong Over 50 Body Weight Bar and training program were conceived and developed by John Stuef, a long-time fitness professional. John saw a need for a safer, more effective way for his older clients to use their own body weight to help them combat the loss of strength, flexibility and balance as they age.

Are you strong? Why should you be strong? Here are some facts:

The 6th leading cause of death after age 60 is from injuries due to falls.
Proper strength training improves balance.
After age 40 your body starts losing 2 to 3 percent of its muscle a year.
Less muscle also means a weaker internal system including your heart, lungs and liver.
Less muscle = lower metabolism, which leads to weight gain.
Adults 45 and over who sit more than 11 hours have a significant increase in risk for early mortality and other key health issues.

There’s hope and help. It’s the program called Strong Over 50.

Our certified Strong Over 50 trainers are here to help you remain strong and independent and keep a high quality of life. Here’s what you can expect:

Workout with a Strong Over 50 Certified trainer who understands the aging body.
Workout in a non-intimidating facility that wants and respects the over 50 client.
See people working out that look like you.
A workout that addresses what aging puts at risk: Balance, Flexibility and Strength.
A sense of control over your body.
A sense of accomplishment
Positive reinforcement.
Peace of mind that you are doing what it takes to maintain a high quality of life as you age.

MEET OUR TEAM

John Stuef

Jane Curth

Sheila Kalas

Our Reviews

I started working out at my gym because they advertised that they focus on people 50 and over and have the Strong Over 50 program.

Lynn E.

I started working out with my trainer because I’m older and he is trained as a Strong Over 50 trainer, so I feel safe.

Cheryl H.

Working out with my Strong Over 50 trainer has helped me maintain strength and mobility throughout my 80’s.

Jim P.

I started working out at my gym because it was geared toward older adults and the trainers are Strong Over 50 trained.

Carol G.

I researched training facilities on websites and was impressed by this gyms philosophy, trainers’ credentials, and Strong Over 50 certification.

Marty M.

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Bio Sheila

Sheila Kalas is the owner/founder of Fitness Plus, Inc., a personal training and wellness company, established in Lexington, KY in 1995. She has her Masters degree in exercise physiology from the University of Kentucky. In addition to running Fitness Plus, Sheila is a personal trainer herself, specializing in clients over 50.

Sheila has been a contributor to several fitness/wellness publications, including The Chevy Chaser and Women’s Health, as well as appears on radio and TV as a wellness expert. She has consulted for several fitness businesses and designed corporate wellness programs for local companies. She helped develop the personal fitness trainer educational program at the Lexington Healing Arts Academy and developed and taught a “business of personal training” course for the University of Kentucky Kinesiology program.

Sheila has served her community by serving on several non-profit boards, including, but not limited to the International Book Project, The Kentucky Folk Art Museum and Cumberland Valley National Bank.

When she’s not working, she enjoys running, playing golf and playing with her dogs.

Bio Jane Curth

Jane Curth is a retired college professor in Kinesiology and Health who taught for more than 20 years. She is an ACE certified personal trainer and has presented at 18 local and national conferences. During her tenure at the college, she developed many online courses. After recognizing the need for quality, affordable continuing education opportunities in the fitness industry, Professor Curth founded FitFixNow. With FitFixNow, Professor Curth hopes to bring the fitness industry into the age of high-quality online education.

In addition to being the CEO of FitFixNow, Jane is a consultant and model for Silver Sneakers®, and a former member of the over age 50 hip hop Atlanta dance group, Silver Classix Crew. Jane also likes sharing her knowledge with the next generation by being actively involved in The Mentor Project as a mentor.

She enjoys spending time with her husband, grown kids, and grandkids! She loves reading, creating new courses, and her rescue dogs!