One of my nephews graduated a few days ago.
And while I know you’re not supposed to play favorites…
I love that guy because he has always taken a little bit of advice and then ran a long way with it.
I remember one Christmas having all 3 of my nephews over and we were playing this boxing game called Fight Night.
My middle nephew was absolutely whomping on his brothers because he had stayed up all night practicing.
Finally, I told him:
“At least teach them the buttons so they stand a chance.”
And without hesitation he said:
“Why would I do that?”
I remember responding:
“So you actually know you’re the best.”
“What’s the point in winning if it isn’t earned?”
“You might as well put it on computer mode, set a second controller over there, and just beat up a defenseless person.”
So he taught them.
And honestly?
He taught them really well.
Then he still beat them.
Which is funny because teaching is often one of the best ways to learn something yourself.
I could tell you a lot more stories about that kid, but honestly that moment told me everything I needed to know about him.
He’s going to be okay.
Because he understands something a lot of people never figure out:
Satisfaction doesn’t come from winning.
It comes from earning things.
That’s always been one of my favorite parts about fitness too.
Whether you’re the CEO or the janitor…
You still have to earn it.
Now, while you do have to earn it…
It sure helps when someone teaches you what the buttons do first.
You Can Keep “Thinking About It”… Or You Can Start Earning It.
Strength after 50 is not handed out. It is built.
And the people who get the best results are not the ones looking for shortcuts. They are the ones smart enough to get proper coaching, follow a plan, and do the work consistently.
If you live in Austin and you are ready to get stronger, move better, and stop guessing your way through fitness, start here:
Start My Stronger After 50 Plan
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Written by Nate Stowe, NASM-CPT, NCSF-CPT, CES, TRX Certified
Nate Stowe is a personal trainer and movement specialist based in Austin, Texas, with over 16 years of experience helping adults over 50 move better, get stronger, and live pain-free. He’s the founder of Stowe Personal Training, creator of the GET STRONGER LIVE LONGER Program, and author of Revitalize at 50+, a best-selling book on strength, longevity, and reclaiming your body after middle age.
Over the past two decades, Nate’s training system has helped hundreds of everyday adults avoid surgery, reduce chronic pain, and get back to doing the things they love—without needing a medical degree or spending hours in the gym.
Don’t worry—he saves the third-person talk for bios, not your training sessions. Sixteen years in, he’s still awkward when writing about himself.
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