Author: Skip La Cour

Finally Achieve the Results You Deserve with the Accountability You Need You’ve put in the effort. You’ve spent hours in the gym and made sacrifices to get healthier and fitter. You know what to do—but for some reason, you can’t seem to do it consistently. What’s missing isn’t knowledge or effort—it’s accountability. This isn’t a program for beginners. It’s for men like you—busy, driven, and knowledgeable—who are frustrated because their results don’t match their efforts. My 12-week accountability coaching program is designed to bridge that gap. With just one 30-minute call per week, progress photos, and personalized guidance, we’ll take…

Winning This Free 90-Minute Session Could Get You Fit And Transform Your Life Forever Do you feel like you’re crushing it in your career and family life but falling short when it comes to your fitness and health? You’re not alone. I’ve worked with countless successful men who’ve mastered every area of their life except their physical health. They’re frustrated because they know they’re capable of more, but they’re stuck. That’s why I’m offering a free 90-minute goal-setting session designed to help you break through and create lasting transformation. This isn’t about quick fixes or temporary motivation. We’ll go deeper,…

In this coaching session, I broke down the myth of the “magic diet” and explained why real, sustainable fat loss hinges on diet consistency, not just exercise. Many men buy into the idea that their specific body type requires a unique, customized workout routine. However, the truth is, most programs can work if applied consistently with a disciplined diet plan. Focusing on a gradual, balanced approach to nutrition is more impactful than the extreme diets often marketed. Losing body fat isn’t about a restrictive regimen but about finding a lifestyle that aligns with your personal needs, where you’re not starving…

How to Warm Up Properly for Muscle-Building Workouts When You’re Older When it comes to warming up before muscle-building workouts, most older men think about injury prevention. While that’s definitely a benefit, my approach to warming up is about much more than just avoiding injury. It’s about preparing your body, mind, and emotions to produce the most effective workout possible. The focus is on optimizing your warm-up so that you can push yourself to achieve maximum overload in your workout, setting the stage for real muscle growth. Here’s how I recommend you do it. 𝟭. 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁…

One of the most common questions I get, both early in my career and now, is: “How much protein should I eat to build muscle, lose fat, and stay healthy?” It’s a question that persists, especially with the rise of social media where everyone seems to have an opinion. Let’s break this down in a way that cuts through the noise and simplifies the process for you. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 Yes, protein is important. It’s a building block for muscle growth and repair, but here’s the thing: it’s overemphasized. Too many men, especially older men trying to improve…

I know this article might ruffle a few feathers, and I want to start by acknowledging that. If you’re someone who has made the decision to go on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), I’m not here to criticize you. Your life, your choices. I sincerely wish you the best on your journey, and I fully support you doing whatever you feel is best for your health and happiness. That being said, this message isn’t necessarily for you. This article is for those men who are on the fence, trying to decide whether or not TRT is the right path for them.…

If you’re a little older, juggling work, raising kids, and maintaining a household, you might wonder how to keep your fitness habits consistent despite all these responsibilities. It’s a great question and one that many men in your situation face. The answer lies in adopting workout and eating habits that are both effective and efficient—habits that fit seamlessly into your busy life. Prioritizing Efficiency in Your Workout Routine When you were younger, you might have had the luxury of spending hours at the gym, experimenting with different routines, and obsessing over every detail of your fitness plan. But now, as…

As older men striving for better health and fitness, it’s important to adopt principles that ensure long-term success. One of the most important lessons we can apply to our journey comes from a simple concept: setting and maintaining personal standards. Too often, we give a 6 or 7 effort but expect results as if we gave a full “15 out of 10.” effort. This isn’t just about the physical act of working out or eating right—it’s about the mindset behind it. Know What You Want Before you begin any fitness journey, it’s crucial to know exactly what you’re aiming for.…

It’s Skip La Cour, and I’m here to help you take control of your health, fitness, and overall life fulfillment. As a world leader in delivering the most effective fitness and life strategies for older men, I’ve spent over three decades coaching men just like you to overcome their challenges, maximize their potential, and live their best lives. I’ve created a powerful list of affirmations specifically designed for men who are a little older like you and me. These affirmations directly address the most common frustrations, desires, and fears that men face—whether it’s in their fitness journey or their overall…

You’ve probably heard that eating habits are crucial to how you look and feel, especially if you’ve been on a fitness journey for a while. While it’s easy to measure progress in the gym by counting sets, reps, and the weight you lift, understanding how diet impacts your body is a bit trickier. Often, the context of diet in the big picture is misunderstood. We’ve all heard the saying that 80% of how you look and feel is determined by what you eat the other 23 hours of the day, not just the one hour you spend in the gym.…

Many men think they know everything there is about training and nutrition. You might be one of them. You put in consistent effort, you have a certain level of comfort with your eating, and you know that eating can be a big challenge. But you eat the right foods, use proper portions, and have some idea of what you’re doing. And you’re getting pretty good results. In fact, if you really think about it, especially as you get older, just six months of focusing on your fitness probably puts you in better shape than 80% of men your age. The…

You probably found me through a Google search for “workouts for older men” or by seeing one of my social media posts or podcasts. You might not have known that I’m a former 6-time national drug-free bodybuilding champion with over 36 years of experience in health and fitness. But that’s okay, because my mission now is to help older men like you get fit without letting it take over your life. After nearly a decade of focusing exclusively on older men’s fitness, I’ve learned a lot about the key differences between building muscle and losing body fat as we age.…

Are you a little bit older now and are having a real challenge losing your stubborn body fat? Does this sound like you? You’re dedicated to your workouts and good eating habits, you look pretty darn good, you know you’re doing better than most men your age–but you just can’t seem to lose the body fat as fast as you think you should. Are you expecting too much? Is it even possible for a man your age to get as lean as you want? Are your better days behind you? Is there a better diet somewhere out there that can…

Should you train to failure when you are older? Or, should you always make sure you stop a little short at the end of every set? The fitness community seems to be split as to what’s the best approach. In this video, I tell you what’s best for a man who is a little older with a busy life who wants to get the most out of every workout. You’ll learn that “failure” is just as much of a mental and emotional target as it is a physical one. When should you train to failure? Do you have to train…

Do you know how many calories you are eating every day? Most men don’t. The normal approach is to just work out hard in the gym, eat “healthy” food, and common-sense portion control. That will work to some extent, as you probably already know. In this video, I tell you why knowing how many calories you eat will make a massive difference in the way you look and feel. It will be a real gamechanger! When you’re ready for lasting change, reach out to me. I’ll be happy to help with the right plan for you. ✔️ 12-Week Transformation Journey…

If you’re a guy who’s a bit more seasoned and finding that when you’re trying to shed some body fat, you’re also losing that hard-earned muscle, you might want to check out this video by Skip La Cour. With 34 years of experience under his belt, he’s been helping men just like you tackle this exact challenge. His insights and strategies could be just what you need to strike that balance between shedding fat and maintaining your muscle mass. Give it a watch and see if his expertise can help you out. When you’re ready for lasting change, reach out…

I tell you how to choose the right diet for you in this video. When you’re ready for lasting change, reach out to me. I’ll be happy to help with the right plan for you. ✔️ 12-Week Transformation Journey for Older Men ✔️ Weekly One-On-One Coaching Designed for Older Men with Skip La Cour ✔️ “The Biggest Fitness Challenges Older Men Face and Their Solutions” Audio/Video/One-On-One Coaching Session Experience Read the TESTIMONIALS from men just like you here: About Skip La Cour At 61 years old, Skip La Cour is the world’s #1 authority for Workouts for Older Men, Longevity…

So, you’re a little bit older now and you’re working out in a commercial gym for the very first time. Maybe you’re determined to get back to your disciplined fitness habits after many years away from the gym. That’s awesome. It’s important that you get off to a good start so you’ll get these habits ingrained into your body, mind, and lifestyle and keep doing them for the rest of your life. I’d love to help you do just that. These are tips for older men working out in a commercial gym for the first time. In this blog post, I…

How Much Muscle Can You Gain When You Are Older? (There’s more information about my 12-Week Fitness Transformation Journey for Older Men and the questionnaire below.) How much muscle do you expect to gain now that you’re a little older? Do you feel your efforts are getting you closer to your muscle gain goal? Do you feel that you have the right training and eating strategies to reach that target? How much muscle can you gain when you are older? How much muscle can you build when you are an older man? That’s what men who are a little older…

Watch Video Losing Body Fat For Older Men So, you’re a little older now and you want to know more about losing fat for older men. In this video, I tell you what you must know if you’re a man who is a little older and you just can’t lose that last 10 or 15 pounds of stubborn body fat. So, before you start blaming your age, slow metabolism, low testosterone, and/or bad genetics for not getting to that next level you want so badly, watch this video. I tell you about the journey to losing body fat as a…