Author: Skip La Cour

At 62 years old, Skip La Cour is the world’s #1 authority for Workouts for Older Men, Longevity for Older Men, and Personal Development for Older Men. La Cour helps older men like you get in shape. He is the creator of the Age Optimization System and a six-time national champion drug-free bodybuilder. He helps men who are a little older become their best both inside AND outside of the gym. Feel free to email Skip at any time at [email protected] with your questions and comments. Or, call (925)352-4366.

Many men have deemed the quality of their form while doing an exercise to be the most important aspect of training. Some men training in the gym use the rationale that lifting heavy weight causes you to train less effectively. “I always use really strict form!” they state proudly. “Lifting heavy weight is not beneficial at all if you don’t use really strict form.” Many men are confused with what constitutes effective training habits. They feel as though they are forced to make the decision between executing properly and lifting heavy weight. You don’t need to go one way or the other. To…

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WATCH VIDEO Looking for a spark? In this message, I explain how fitness helps you find more purpose and meaning in your life from this day forward. It’s better than you expected. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the questionnaire if you’re interested in one-on-one coaching. Learn more about one-on-one coaching here. Be sure to watch Mindset For Older Men LIVE on my Facebook page every morning. FILL OUT THIS COACHING QUESTIONNAIRE Congratulations for stepping up and taking action. This is the very first step that you must take to achieve your goals and create…

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WATCH VIDEO Life gets tough. Especially at our age having gone through all of the ups and downs that we have. We all need relief. We all need something exciting to look forward to. We all need adventure. Maybe that’s what fitness is for you now at this stage of life. Maybe it’s time to lean in and make it an exciting and structured adventure. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the questionnaire if you’re interested in one-on-one coaching. Learn more about one-on-one coaching here. Be sure to watch Mindset For Older Men LIVE on…

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Be sure to sign up for more fitness tips for older men below after watching this video. WATCH VIDEO Can’t get yourself motivated to work out and eat right? In this video, I give you four things that will get you to finally step up and take consistent action. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill out the questionnaire if you’re interested in one-on-one coaching. Learn more about one-on-one coaching here. Be sure to watch Mindset For Older Men LIVE on my Facebook page every morning. FILL OUT THIS COACHING QUESTIONNAIRE Congratulations for stepping up and taking…

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By Skip La Cour Workouts for Older Men Coach 6x National Champion Drug Free Bodybuilder 925-352-4366 WhatsApp +19253524366 Learn more about Skip La Cour here. All it takes is a few small shifts in what you do and how you think to get the HUGE results you want. Here are five of those shifts that older men must make to earn a better body while enjoying the process and feeling less frustration. 1. You can get more done in fewer, shorter workouts every week when you understand how that’s done. It’s not a specific training routine that produces the best…

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Flat Barbell Bench Press Training Tips The key to next level training with the flat barbell bench press is finding the right angle for your arms. The right angle to really engage your chest and feeling that ideal engagement is going to be different for everyone. This is something you will need to focus on and figure out yourself. But you can’t do that if you aren’t aware of just how important this is. When you place your hands on the bar preparing for the bench press pay attention to your elbows. Are they tucked right against your body or…

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I’m glad you’re here and thank you for your interest. Let me tell how this fitness journey you’re about to go on will change your life for the better. My exclusive Age Optimization System is an intense 12-week private, one-on-one coaching experience. I outline the specific steps to optimal health, fitness, and longevity for older men that’s simple, effective, and sustainable with your busy, productive life. And notice I didn’t say complicated, involved, and time-consuming. I said simple, effective, and sustainable with your busy, productive life. You’ll know exactly what to do with your workouts and eating and exactly why…

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WATCH VIDEO Do you want to know how to include delicious, not-so-healthy foods into your eating plan without getting fat like the younger guys? I know what you’re thinking. If you just look at pizza and burgers you’re going to get fat. Forget about eating them! Sure, you used to be able to eat that stuff when you were younger but there’s no way you can now. In this video, I tell you how to eat tasty foods and still get healthy, lean, and fit. Call or text me today at 925-352-4366. We’ll start a conversation. I’ll have you send…

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WATCH VIDEO In this video, I explain how creating a list of winning fitness habits and standards and then “keep score” is the fastest way to get to a higher level. Here’s the video I referenced “How To Measure Your Progress When You Are Older.” Go here to watch. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel when you get there. Call or text me today at 925-352-4366. We’ll start a conversation. I’ll have you send me a picture and have you fill out a questionnaire. Then, we’ll talk for 10 or 15 minutes. When you’re ready for lasting change,…

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WATCH VIDEO Which are better for older men when they want to build muscle: Heavy or light weights? Maybe somewhere in between is best? I tell which one is better for older men in this video. 𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗡 AND ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH ME! Get the SOLUTIONS to your biggest fitness challenges FASTER. One-on-one time with me is the KEY. 90-minute video “The Top 10 Fitness Challenges Older Men Face.” 12 module 11- hour audio coaching experience that breaks down workouts, diet, motivation, the ideal mindset from older men, sustainable structure, winning systems, and more. Go here now.…

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Legs Workout Leg Press – 3 sets – 6 to 8 reps Squats – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Stiff Leg Deadlifts – 3 sets – 6 to 8 reps Leg Curls – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Calves Standing Calf Raises – 3 sets – 6 to 8 reps Leg Press Calf Raises – 3 sets – 5 to 8 reps Go here to learn more about the Special Coaching Package for Older Men that I talked about at this end of this video. You need help figuring out what’s best for you no matter…

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Chest and Abs Workout Chest Flat Barbell Bench Press – 3 sets – 6 to 8 reps Incline Dumbbell Bench Press – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Weighted Dips – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Abs Weighted Leg Raises – 2 sets – 12 to 15 reps Weighted Cable Crunches – 1 set – 12 to 15 reps Crunches (weighted) – 1 set – 8 to 10 reps Go here to learn more about the Special Coaching Package for Older Men that I talked about at this end of this video. You need help figuring out…

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Back Workout Cable Pull Downs (In front) – 3 sets – 6 to 8 reps Seated Cable Row (straight bar) – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Bent Over Barbell Rows – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Weighted Hyper-Extensions – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Good Mornings – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Go here to learn more about the Special Coaching Package for Older Men that I talked about at this end of this video. You need help figuring out what’s best for you no matter how smart and hardworking you are…

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Arms Workout Biceps Barbell Curls – 3 sets – 6 to 8 reps Alternating Dumbbell Curls – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Hammer Curls – 1 set – 6 to 8 reps Triceps Lying Triceps Extensions – 1 set – 6 to 8 reps Triceps Cable Pressdowns – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extensions – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Forearms Seated Barbell Wrist Curls – 2 sets – 6 to 8 reps Standing Dumbbell Wrist Curls – 1 set – 6 to 8 reps Go here to learn more about…

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WATCH VIDEO This workout for older men is guaranteed to make you feel awesome. You can do this at home with limited equipment. This should take you about 15 minutes. These 15 x 15 x 15 Home Workouts are great when you must get your workouts in, you’re a little older, and you lead a busy, productive life. All you need is two 15-pound dumbbells, a jump rope, a stability ball, and a chair. You can do these 15 x 15 x 15 Workouts For Older Men three to six days a week to stay healthy and fit. It’s a…

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Watch Video Training Routine To Lose Body Fat After four sets of Barbell Shrugs, I talk about the effectiveness of a weight training routine to lose body fat. I also tell you how to determine what’s the “right” body fat percentage for you. Do you want to find a training routine to lose body fat? How about several different training routines to lose body fat? In this video, I talk about losing body fat for older men. When it comes to losing body fat for men, many men want to know how many reps to get ripped? They want to…

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How To Make A Workout Plan “How to make a workout plan?” is one of the most common fitness questions asked by older men. Are you looking for a workout plan that’s right for you? When you’re searching for what’s best for you, are you confused by all of the different workout plans and strategies offered by all of the different fitness experts? You’re not alone. How to create a workout plan? How many days a week should you work out? How long should each workout be? How many different body parts should you train during each session? How many…

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In this video, I tell you three “must-do, non-negotiable” things you absolutely must do to finally get a flat stomach. So, you’re a little older now and you just can’t seem to get a flat stomach. You’re training hard and consistently in the gym. You watch what you eat. You certainly have the desire and are putting in the effort to have a great body. What’s frustrating is that you know you look much better than most of the other men your age. You just want more. The rest of your body looks pretty good but, no matter what you…

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WATCH VIDEO You’re a little older now and you want to know how to earn a six-pack. You’re willing to do the work to earn a six-pack set of abs. You just need to know exactly what to do. You want a flat stomach. You want to lose that body fat. You want to lose that stubborn body fat. You want a tight midsection. You want to know how to lose belly fat. You’re wondering if it’s even possible for you to earn a six pack now that you’re a little older. Building muscle and losing body fat doesn’t come…

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