Originally Posted by
lankytunes
Great stuff, Andy. Thanks.
I am very interested in this demographic due to 1) living in Florida aka land of the walking dead and 2) the perspective it gives on my own training as a 40 year-old with some creaking in the chassis from previous injuries. As nice as it would be to say you helped someone get to a triple bodyweight deadlift, the idea of getting a person who struggles with general mobility and daily tasks to get a new lease on life is, in my opinion, a much more valuable thing.
Have you ever considered the trap bar as an alternative for those who cannot squat with weight on their backs?
What about moves like the Turkish Get Up? Seems like that would be a game changer for most older folks, even if they never did it with anything other than their bodyweight.
I'd also be interested in how you approach marketing to this demographic? We have one clown here who drive around with a van with his scowling face and the line: "I hate my trainer, but I love the results." I am not sure I want any of those chasing pain type of clients, but it would be interesting to hear your take.