About Ron

I am 79 years old, and I am not observing aging from the outside — I am living inside it. I have lived through open-heart surgery, a stroke, and cancer. I continue to train daily, eat with intention, and adapt as my body changes. That experience has shaped how I think about fitness, health, and what is realistically possible as we get older.

I do not believe aging can be “beaten,” and I do not believe there is a single right way to do this. Bodies change. Capacity changes. Priorities change. What I do believe — because I have lived it — is that decline is not automatic and that informed, consistent effort still matters at any age. Strength, balance, mobility, and independence can often be preserved far longer than people think.

My work is centered on helping older adults think clearly about movement and daily function. That means training with purpose, respecting limits, and adjusting when necessary — not chasing youth, extremes, or fitness trends. I combine lived experience with formal education in fitness and nutrition to translate what matters most into practical, repeatable habits that can be done at home. 

I do not diagnose, treat, or replace medical care. I work alongside reality — medications, past injuries, surgeries, and changing energy levels included. My role is to offer guidance, perspective, and structure so you can make informed decisions about how you move, how you train, and how you take care of your body today.

You define your goals. My responsibility is to help you pursue them safely, intentionally, and with respect for where your body is now — not where it used to be. 

 

Why Ron

(Written specifically for adult children choosing for a parent)

Choosing a fitness program for an aging parent is not about intensity or motivation — it is about safety, judgment, and realism.

Ron is 79 years old. He has survived open-heart surgery, a stroke, and cancer. He understands aging not as a theory, but as a lived daily reality. That perspective matters. It shapes how movements are selected, how progress is paced, and how risk is managed.

Ron’s approach is not built around pushing limits or chasing outcomes. It is built around preserving function: getting up from a chair, maintaining balance, staying mobile, and remaining independent as long as possible. His guidance is informed by formal training and decades of personal experience navigating recovery, setbacks, and adaptation.

This is not medical care, and it does not replace physical therapy or physician oversight. What it provides is thoughtful, age-appropriate fitness guidance designed to support daily life — not overwhelm it. For families concerned about falls, overexertion, or unrealistic programs, Ron’s work prioritizes awareness, moderation, and long-term consistency.

If your goal is to help your parent stay active without unnecessary risk — and with guidance from someone who understands aging from the inside — Ron offers a steady, grounded approach.

Professional Scope & Approach

Seniors Fitness with Ron provides general fitness and lifestyle guidance for older adults, informed by lived experience and formal education in fitness and nutrition. The program emphasizes strength, balance, mobility, and functional capacity relevant to daily living.

Ron does not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatment, or replace clinical care. Participation is voluntary and self-directed, and individuals are encouraged to consult healthcare professionals regarding medical conditions, medications, or rehabilitation needs.

Programming principles prioritize:

• Conservative progression
• Emphasis on function over performance
• Awareness of individual variability
• Adaptation based on capacity, not age alone

The intent is to support independence, movement confidence, and informed self-management within appropriate personal and medical boundaries.