Getting Back Into Exercise After 40, 50 or 60? Why We Don’t Just Throw You...
One of the most common things we hear at Woodslawn is: “I used to be in pretty good shape.” Then life happened. Kids. Work. An injury. A surgery. Likely, a combination of several Suddenly you’re 45,...
View ArticleLooking for CrossFit in Southwest Portland?
Yes, we do CrossFit. No, our primary objective is not to leave you lying on the floor questioning every decision that led you to Tuesday morning. At Woodslawn Fitness, located in Multnomah Village,...
View ArticleRIP My Trusty Waffle Maker
This morning at 5 AM, I was chatting with some of our early worker-outers, and the topic of fueling before training came up. Unless you live under a rock and somehow avoid everything we post, write,...
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Don’t Wait for January Why the Next Six Weeks Matter More Than You Think Every Sunday, we send our community helpful information, upcoming events, and ways our coaching team supports your goals.This...
View ArticleFitness as a 44 Year Old Dad- What Matters Most
As a 44-year-old dad, husband, and business owner my days are full, my priorities are many, and my time is limited. Like a lot of people in this season of life, I’m not chasing six-pack abs or trying...
View ArticleMaintaining and building muscle after 50
When Coach Jonathan, now our Head of Operations, first walked into Woodslawn a few years ago, he was searching for change. What he found ended up transforming far more than his fitness. It reshaped...
View ArticleHow to Keep Training Pain-Free After 50
Recently coach Jonathan completed a certification through PPSC, a certification for coaches and trainers that teaches how to design and coach strength and conditioning programs focused on movement...
View Article“Why Nutrition Still Wins and How to Make It Simple.”
Dr. Andy Galpin recently joined the Rich Roll Podcast to talk about what really drives fat loss — and spoiler: it’s not more training. Here’s how that message lines up with what we’ve been doing at...
View ArticleHealth Span: You’re in the drivers seat
I want to share something that landed hard for me this week. I graduated high school in 1984 — class of 204 students. This week, I learned through Facebook that in the last few days, two of my...
View ArticleWhy you need to eat more to shed a few pounds
You Might Need to Eat More (Yep, Really) One of the most common things we hear in nutrition coaching consults—especially from busy parents or professionals trying to shed a few pounds—is shock when we...
View ArticleThis will save you money, time and energy!
When most people hear “track your macros”, one of two things usually comes to mind:👉 “That sounds like a pain in the a$$.”👉 Or, “What the hell is a macro?” If that’s you, you’re not alone. And...
View ArticleKim’s Strength Story: From Unstructured to Unstoppable
We talk a lot about the power of structure, support, and showing up.But today, we’d rather show you, with Kim’s story. Two years ago, Kim joined us without a clear strength plan. She was juggling...
View Article“Tracking is Too Hard”
Cool story. I hear it all the time. My response?That’s cute. Here’s the truth:I don’t track my macros 365 days a year either. I’m not weighing spinach leaves or obsessing over every almond. Some...
View ArticleHydrated Joints, Happy Body: Why Water Matters More Than You Think
Ever notice how your body moves better (smoother, less creaky) when you’re on top of your hydration game? I do. When I actually hit my water goal, my joints feel like they’ve been oiled. It’s like...
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...
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 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...
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Food, 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 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 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...
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