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The quiet elite in action—members of PB Strength & Fitness who train with purpose, structure, and consistency. At 55 or older, you’ve...

If your goal is to stay active, capable and independent for the long haul, barbell training fits beautifully. It’s not a gamble; it’s a structured, coachable practice with low injury rates and a uniquely protective payoff.

Despite what casual gym banter might imply, benching 100kg is not something that “just happens” after a few months of training. Let’s delve into the figures and the story they tell, so you can truly appreciate how exceptional this feat is.

Muscle isn’t a costume you put on for show. It’s one of the most practical investments you can make in your health. More than that, it’s protection — against weakness, against fragility, against that creeping sense that life is getting harder than it used to be.

You wake up with a stiff knee. Or maybe your shoulder feels cranky after a night on the sofa. The instinctive thought is, “Better skip the gym today — I don’t want to make it worse.”

The question we should all ask ourselves is “will a coach help me get what I want, in the shortest possible time, in the safest way, and is that coach worth the price they’re asking?”