In this episode, Gymnazo Coach and Movement Specialist CJ Kobliska sits down with Gymnazo Member Barb Blanke to talk about fitness after 40 and how aging effects the body and the mind.

Together they cover common perceptions about aging, how movement changes as we age, typical fears around getting older, how functional training has impacted Barb both physically and mentally, things Barb can and can't do at her age, advice she has for people who are getting older and much more!

For a preview of today's episodes, check out the show notes below:

5:12 - How Barb perceived aging 5 years ago

8:30 - Common phrases we hear about aging

12:22 - What kind of mental barrier were preventing Barb from doing the things she wanted to do

17:35 - Barb's current fitness and movement goals

22:32 - Movement related fears Barb experienced

26:00 - Barb's big milestones

29:45 - Barb's favorite pieces of exercise equipment to use

35:20 - How being a violinist has effected Barb's body

42:52 - How to make time for exercise

46:03 - How emotional nutrition can be

53:26 - Barb's advice for people over 40