Jason Pierce, NASM CPT, CNC
I did not discover how to get in shape until my early forties.
It was knee surgery at 34 that made me realize I was not as healthy as I thought I was.
I had just finished getting my second black belt, and was physically active at least five days a week. But I was only running and jumping without any strength training. I was definitely “fit”, but not strong and my knee took the brunt of it.
Five years later I started weight training and then HIIT workouts and it changed everything.
For the first time in my life I was able to put on muscle and learned how to train each region of my body so I could safely continue playing the sports I enjoyed.
Now that I’m over 50, I know the importance of staying active to help keep my body and mind strong as I age. I’ve also discovered how to make it fun, and hope to pass that joy on to you!
For more about my fitness journey, check out my blog, Bookworm to Beefcake.
Some of the activities I enjoy now that I’m in my 50s:
I play Nationals-level ultimate on both grass and sand. A typical tournament weekend involves around 24 miles of running.
I referee for the AUDL, a pro ultimate league. I easily cover 4-6 miles a game.
Fitness challenges and mud runs.
Daily walks with my fiancee and dog.
Singing in a Celtic band called Banna.