Why Everyone Over 50 in Reigate Should Be Strength Training

Chris Deavin
10 hours ago
3 min read

The simple habit that keeps you stronger, fitter and more independent as you age.

Black shaker bottle, 2.5 kg weights, and a red 6 kg kettlebell on gym floor. Blue exercise ball and mats in the background.

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.

After 25+ years of working as a personal trainer in Reigate specialising in people over 50, I can say with absolute certainty that strength training is the closest thing you’ll ever get to an age-reversing strategy.

The truth: muscle loss after 50 is normal—but completely fixable

Most people begin losing muscle around age 50, which is why fat loss becomes harder, joints feel less stable, and everyday tasks start requiring more effort. But this isn’t “getting old.” This is simply a lack of strength work.

When you rebuild muscle, everything improves:

your metabolism
your balance
your mobility
your posture
your ability to lose weight
your confidence

I train men and women in Reigate, Redhill, and the surrounding areas who are in their 50s, 60s and 70s, and getting stronger every year. Age isn’t the barrier. Inconsistency is.

Strength training keeps you living life on your terms

People often think they need long gym sessions or heavy weights, but that’s not true. The right kind of strength training, tailored for people over 50, simply helps you move better, feel steadier, and stay independent for as long as possible.

That’s why I focus my coaching around simple, effective movements that help with real life:

getting off the floor
carrying shopping
climbing stairs comfortably
staying strong enough to enjoy hobbies
preventing falls
protecting your joints and bones

If you want to stay active, capable and confident well into your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond, strength training is essential.

And it doesn’t need to take over your week. You can make incredible progress with just two or three short sessions.

Where most over-50s go wrong

This is something I see constantly as a Reigate personal trainer for over 50s.People don’t fail because they lack motivation. They fail because they don’t have:

a simple plan
the right guidance
accountability
a routine that fits their lifestyle

Which leads to the classic stop–start cycle.

That’s exactly why I created my 28-Day Resilience & Habit Challenge.

How the 28-Day Resilience & Habit Challenge Helps You Build a Strength-Training Routine That Lasts

If you live in Reigate and want to improve your strength, fitness, mobility or weight loss, this challenge is the perfect entry point, especially if you’ve struggled with consistency in the past.

Here’s how it helps:

You start with small, manageable strength habits

No overwhelm. No complicated routines. Just simple strength-building actions you can complete in minutes, even at home.

Daily coaching keeps you motivated

Each day you get a short coaching message that helps you stay consistent, builds resilience and keeps that “I’ll start again Monday” voice quiet.

Your plan is personalised

You choose the habits that suit your goals, whether that’s building muscle, improving mobility, or getting into a regular strength routine.

You build consistency—without relying on willpower

By day 28, strength training no longer feels intimidating.It feels normal. And once it feels normal, it becomes sustainable.

This is how people in Reigate who thought they were “too unfit,” “too old,” or “too inconsistent” end up building the strongest bodies they’ve had in decades.

A stronger future starts with one small step

You don’t need a gym membership. You don’t need perfect motivation. You don’t need to train like you did in your 30s.

You just need to begin, with a plan that fits who you are now.

Strength training is the single best investment you can make in your health after 50, and if you want guidance, structure and personal support, my 28-Day Resilience & Habit Challenge is a great place to start.

And if you’re local to Reigate and want 1:1 personal training specifically designed for people over 50, you’ll find everything you need at www.reigateover50andstrong.com.

You can feel stronger. You can feel fitter. You can feel more resilient. And you can start today.