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Reigate Over 50 & Strong Blog
The Reigate Over 50 & Strong blog is written for people over 50 who want to improve their health, strength and fitness without extremes or quick fixes.
The articles focus on training, nutrition, lifestyle and mindset, helping you understand not just what to do, but how to stay consistent when life gets busy.
This blog is based on real coaching experience, not trends or fads. Each post is designed to give clear thinking, practical guidance and long-term perspective, especially for capable, motivated people who keep starting over with their health.
If you want personalised support, accountability and structure, the ideas shared here naturally connect to the coaching services available in Reigate and online.
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Courage Is Calling: Staying Fit, Healthy, and Strong After 50 in Reigate
High achievers over 50 in Reigate don’t struggle with knowledge, they struggle with consistency. Learn how courage and structure create lasting health. This article explains why staying healthy after 50 isn’t about motivation or willpower, but courage and consistency. Written for people over 50 in Reigate, it shows how intelligent training, sustainable habits, and better decision-making lead to long-term strength, fitness, and resilience, without burnout or extremes. If you’r
Chris Deavin
19 hours ago4 min read
There Is No Waiting Room: Stay Strong After 50 in Reigate
Over 50 and living in Reigate? Discover why strength matters more than motivation and how to stay healthy, capable, and independent long term.
Chris Deavin
Jan 274 min read
Why Staying Fit and Strong After 50 Feels Hard (And How to Fix It)
Struggling to stay fit after 50? Learn why motivation fails and how simple systems help people over 50 in Reigate stay strong and healthy.
Chris Deavin
Jan 203 min read
Lifelong Health Tips: Lifelong Healthy Habits for Wellbeing
Maintaining wellbeing throughout life is a goal many aspire to achieve. The foundation of this goal lies in adopting lifelong healthy habits that support physical, mental, and emotional health. These habits are not just about short-term fixes but about creating sustainable routines that enhance quality of life over decades. This article explores practical, actionable strategies to help you build and maintain these habits for a healthier, happier life. The Importance of Lifelo
Chris Deavin
Jan 123 min read
Health After 50 in Reigate: Why Capable People Struggle With Consistency (And How to Fix It)
Health after 50 doesn’t need extremes. Learn how people in Reigate build strength and consistency without starting over.
Chris Deavin
Jan 83 min read
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (Even for Smart, Disciplined People)
Today I want to talk about why New Year’s resolutions fail, even for intelligent, capable, disciplined people, and what actually needs to change if you want this year to be different.
Chris Deavin
Jan 23 min read
The Truth About Weight Loss Medications for Healthy Ageing
Many over-50s are turning to weight-loss jabs for quick results — but these shortcuts can lead to muscle loss, faster ageing, and short-lived success.
True transformation comes from effort, discipline, and consistency. This article explains why working hard to build strength, resilience, and healthier habits beats medication every time — helping you lose fat, keep muscle, and stay strong for life.
Chris Deavin
Dec 10, 20256 min read
Why Everyone Over 50 in Reigate Should Be Strength Training
If you’re over 50 and living in Reigate, chances are you’ve noticed your body changing, your metabolism slowing down, your joints feeling stiffer, or your energy dropping faster than it used to. Many of the clients who come to see me at Reigate Over 50 & Strong describe the same thing:
“I feel older than I am… and I don’t like it.”
But here’s the good news: You can reverse a surprising amount of those changes, and strength training is the most effective way to do it.
Chris Deavin
Dec 5, 20253 min read
How to Lose Weight After 50 in Reigate: 5 Proven Strategies for Sustainable Results
Strength training is essential as we age. Work with a specialist personal trainer in Reigate to build strength, mobility and confidence over 50. Book a free session.
Chris Deavin
Nov 25, 20253 min read
Why Strength Training Becomes Essential As We Age (And Why Working With a Personal Trainer Makes All the Difference)
Strength training is essential as we age. Work with a specialist personal trainer in Reigate to build strength, mobility and confidence over 50. Book a free session.
Chris Deavin
Nov 21, 20253 min read
The 25-Squat Anchor Habit: How Over-50s in Reigate Can Build Strength That Lasts
If you’re over 50, you’ve probably noticed how much harder it is to stay consistent with your fitness routine. Life gets busy. Energy levels dip. The body doesn’t recover quite as fast as it used to.
But what if building strength didn’t require an hour in the gym, or an all-or-nothing mindset? What if it simply started with 25 squats a day?
Chris Deavin
Oct 30, 20254 min read
Why Your 50s Are the Most Crucial Time to Hire a Personal Trainer – And Why I’m the Right One for You
When you were younger, exercise was about looking good, dropping a few pounds, or getting fit for summer. But once you hit your 50s, everything changes. You no longer train just to look better, you train to stay independent, energetic, pain-free and to protect your future quality of life.
Chris Deavin
Oct 22, 20253 min read
The Missing Step To Being Healthy As You Age
Before you chase the perfect plan, ensure you have built the right foundation to stick to it.
Chris Deavin
Oct 13, 20253 min read
How to Make the Most of a Free Personal Training Session
Starting a fitness journey can be exciting but also overwhelming. Many gyms and personal trainers offer a free fitness consultation or a...
Chris Deavin
Sep 22, 20254 min read
Redefining Health: Why Feeling Good Matters More Than Looking Good
We live in a world that pushes us to look a certain way. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll find an endless stream of sculpted bodies, quick-fix workouts, and “before and after” transformations. The message is loud and clear: health equals appearance.
But is that really the full story?
What about how you feel?
Chris Deavin
Sep 1, 20255 min read
The Trigger to Focus: How to Build Your Health Without Willpower
Today, we're delving into a subject that may alter your perspective on motivation: triggers. If you've ever found yourself saying, "I know what I should be doing, I just can't seem to do it consistently," this one's for you.
Chris Deavin
Aug 23, 20253 min read
Unlock Your Potential: How a Personal Trainer Can Transform Your Health and Fitness Journey as You Age
As we age, the importance of maintaining our health and fitness cannot be overstated. Many people encounter challenges that make it tough to stay active, often feeling lost or overwhelmed when trying to set and achieve fitness goals. This is where the support of a personal trainer can significantly impact your journey.
Chris Deavin
Aug 8, 20254 min read
What You Gain from a Free Personal Training Session
Starting a fitness journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. One of the best ways to ease into a new workout routine is by taking...
Chris Deavin
Jul 29, 20253 min read
Embrace Simplicity: Transform Your Health with Ease
If you've ever started strong in your health journey only to lose momentum, not due to lack of motivation, but because it all just became too overwhelming, then this post is for you.
Chris Deavin
Jul 26, 20253 min read
Unlocking Success After 50: The Essential Behaviour Change That Transforms Lives
Don't chase outcome-focused goals. Focus on the actions and behaviours need to achieve those goals.
Chris Deavin
Jul 15, 20254 min read
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