The 3 Areas We Focus on to Help You Maximize Your Health Span
We don’t just train for today—we train for life. At Woodslawn , our approach to fitness is centered around longevity, sustainability, and making sure your training supports your real-world needs. For...
View ArticleAbs are made in the kitchen
Arnold once said, “Abs are made in the kitchen.” While most of our members aren’t chasing a Mr. or Mrs. Universe physique, they do want to build a little more lean muscle, have a bit more energy, and...
View ArticleSimplifying my nutrition: How I fuel for performance
At 44 years old, balancing being a dad, husband, and business owner while still finding time to hit the trails a few times a week and lift 2-3 days isn’t easy. I don’t have time to mess around with...
View ArticleNutrition is still hard for me
As a 43-year-old dad, husband, and business owner my main priority is showing up, being present, and continuing to use my health to enjoy life with the people I love for as long as possible. Last...
View ArticleStaying Strong & Lean After 40: My Three Non-Negotiables
Hitting 40 (I turned 44 last week) doesn’t mean giving up on fitness goals. I’m a dad, a husband, and a business owner, and my aim is to run 20-30 miles a week, lift my body weight across multiple...
View ArticleIf you let it, strength training will change your life—Even after 40!
Stepping into a gym can be intimidating. Maybe you’ve walked past the squat rack and thought, That’s not for me. Maybe you’ve told yourself, I’m too old to start. Or maybe you think lifting weights is...
View ArticleFood, Fitness and Forty
As a 44-year-old dad, husband, and business owner, my energy ebbs and flows—and last week was a big ebb. With my wife traveling for work, my availability shrank. Mornings were spent coaching...
View ArticleTop 5 Things Our Athletes Over 35 Should Focus On
Look, I get it—I’m a busy dad, husband, and business owner. Time is limited. Sleep is never enough. Meal prep is a challenge. Workouts happen at odd hours or not at all some days. But if there’s one...
View ArticleWhat It Really Takes to Drop Body Fat (From a 44-Year-Old Dad, Husband, and...
As a dad, husband, and business owner at 44, my goal is simple: feel my best, all the time. I want the energy to keep up with my kids, stay sharp at work, and still crush my workouts—even if it means...
View ArticleWhy we recommend protein so often.
At Woodslawn, you’ve probably heard us recommend aiming for approximately 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight to support your overall health and fitness goals. But why do we emphasize...
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