Hi, I’m Skip La Cour — six-time national champion bodybuilder, life coach, and most importantly these days… a dedicated father and mentor to older men who are finally ready to master their fitness and take control of their health.
This is Lesson 27 of my “30 Lessons in 30 Days” series — created specifically for men who are smart, successful, and maybe a little older. Men like you. Men who don’t want hype. Men who want the truth.
And today’s lesson might be the one that hits closest to home.
Because the truth is…
Most of the men I help? They’re not lazy. They’re not new to the gym.
They’re not even failing.
They’ve actually done pretty damn well…
They’ve worked out for a few years.
They’ve followed popular influencers.
They’ve tried intermittent fasting, keto, HIIT, splits, bro splits, compound-only training — you name it.
And that effort? That got them some results.
But then… they hit that wall.
And this time, they don’t just walk away.
They say:
“I didn’t come this far just to come this far.”
That’s when they find me.
And maybe that’s where you are right now.
You’re doing things right — at least some of them — but you’re stuck.
You’re frustrated.
You’ve got man boobs that weren’t there a few years ago.
Your arms and legs still look okay… but the belly? It’s thick.
The back fat? The love handles? You don’t even remember when those showed up.
And worst of all, you’re starting to wonder:
“Am I just too old for this?”
“Can I really change my body now?”
“Am I past the point of being fit?”
Let me answer that for you.
No. You are NOT too old.
Yes, an “old dog” can learn new tricks — especially when it’s the right dog and the right tricks.
You just need to stop putting the wrong priority on the wrong things.
Here’s What Most Older Men Get Wrong About Getting Fit
If you’re wondering why the scale isn’t moving or why the mirror still shows the same body, even after all your hard work… it’s probably not your fault.
But it is time to wake up.
Because most older men are stuck doing what I call “Internet Fitness Mix and Match.”
They piece together advice from 25-year-old influencers and assume it applies to them.
They chase perfect workout programs. They “bulk” to gain muscle, then panic when they get fat.
But here’s the real problem:
They’re focused on the wrong thing.
Your progress is stalled not because you aren’t working hard — it’s because you’re ignoring the one thing that matters most.
Let’s Connect! At the end of this article, you’ll have the chance to connect with me directly, get your most pressing questions answered, and receive personalized help. Just text me your picture and fill out the questionnaire at the bottom.
It’s not your workout.
It’s not your age.
It’s not even your testosterone.
It’s your EATING.
And not just “eating clean” — we’re talking structured, goal-aligned, dialed-in eating.
Not too much.
Not too little.
Not based on vibes or hunger or what your smartwatch says.
Just the right amount, every single day.
I don’t care if you’ve been training for 25 weeks or 25 years.
If you’re not getting the results you want, your nutrition isn’t working for your specific body and your specific goals.
That’s what I help men fix.
“But Skip… Can I Really Build Muscle At My Age?”
Yes.
But not if you expect it to come in pounds.
It’s ounces.
It’s gradual.
It’s strategic.
And it’s worth it.
You’ve spent your life doing the hard things — raising a family, building a business, taking care of everyone but yourself.
This? This is easy — when you have the right guidance.
Whether you’ve never had a fit, lean body… or you’re trying to get it back… it’s not too late.
But you can’t go at it alone.
Here’s What You Should Do Next
If you’ve been trying to figure this out on your own — stop.
Think about it… Would you tell someone to run their business by watching YouTube videos and TikTok clips?
Then don’t build your health that way, either.
Get some help.
Get a system.
Let me coach you.
I work one-on-one with men just like you.
We cut through the confusion, remove the guesswork, and get you results that finally stick — not for a few weeks, but for the rest of your life.
Text me at 925-352-4366 and let’s talk about it.
Lesson #28 drops tomorrow.
It might just be the lesson that changes everything.
Don’t miss it.
Skip La Cour
Workouts for Older Men
Text me at 925-352-4366
Take These Two Easy Steps
1. Text Me Your Picture and Introduce Yourself. Text me a picture at 925-352-4366 so I can see where your body is now. I’ll be able to help you even better. A picture does indeed tell me a “1,000 words” and we’ll be more efficient with our time when we speak on the phone. Whatever you feel comfortable with is fine. I can tell a lot even with your shirt one.
2. Fill Out The Questionnaire Below. This questionnaire will help me learn more about you. Not only will it help me learn more about you and better serve your needs, it will help you gain more clarity as to what you want and what may be stopping you from getting it.
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