Phil Faris

Phil Faris is host of Never Too Late for Fitness Radio and the author of "Never Too Late! 21 Strategies to Reclaim Your Fitness After 50", "Take Command of Your Health", "The 5-Minute Anti-Aging and Fitness Blueprint" and numerous articles on fitness, anti-aging and nutrition. He also publishes the online newsletter, "Never Too Late for Fitness" that helps people of all ages get fit and stay fit for life. Phil lives with his wife in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He has three grown daughters and two grandchildren. In his spare time, he coaches high school and youth lacrosse.

YES, WOMEN SHOULD LIFT WEIGHTS!

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A big misconception for people over 50, especially with women, is that lifting weights will make you too muscular.  Women, particularly in their 40’s and older, tend to avoid lifting heavier weights because they are afraid of building bulk. While lifting heavier weight will increase muscle mass, it will not turn you into Arnold Schwarzenegger. …

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The Critical Role of Recovery with People Over 50

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Many people over 50 believe that you have to train longer and harder to get better fitness results. This idea is partly correct. However, if you train harder and longer and do not allow your body to recover properly between workouts, your results will suffer. I interviewed several fitness experts like Joel Jamieson and Richard …

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WHY FITNESS OVER 50 IS MORE THAN PHYSICAL FITNESS

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One misconception about fitness over 50 is that it is limited to physical fitness. Fitness over 50 is more than just being physically fit. I mean that we need to recognize that there’s a mind, body, and spirit connection; how we feel physically influences how we feel emotionally and how we perform mentally. On the …

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