Can I Start Strength Training at Home? (And What Equipment Do I Actually Need) - Ep 019
Update: 2025-08-20
Description
🎙️ Episode 19: The #1 objection I hear from people interested in strength training? "I don't want to join a gym." If this sounds like you, this episode is exactly what you need to hear.
In this solo episode, physiotherapist Chris Tiley tackles the biggest barrier stopping older adults from getting stronger - the fear of gyms and uncertainty about home workouts. You'll discover why starting at home isn't just possible, it's often the best way to begin your strength journey.
What You'll Learn:
✅ The honest pros and cons of home vs. gym training
✅ Why 90% of Chris' students start at home
✅ The "household items to real equipment" progression that costs less than a few months of gym membership
✅ Real student stories: Mandy (who went from "never going back to the gym" to choosing hotels based on their gym facilities) and Mike (who deadlifted 100kg in his garage at age 70)
Key Takeaway: You don't need a gym to get started, and you don't need expensive equipment either. A backpack, some water bottles, and the right guidance can transform your strength and confidence.
Next Episode: Hear from Steve, a Stronger for Life member, about his first 3-4 months of strength training and the life-changing benefits he's experienced.
Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with anyone who hasn't started yet due to their fear of the gym.
For the full show notes page, and for all the resources mentioned in the episode, go to:
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/podcast019/
🔗 Free Strength Training Masterclass: https://nevertoooldtolift.com/masterclass
📘 Free Never Too Old to Lift eBook:
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/ebook
🏋🏾♀️ List of recommended gym equipment and books
https://nevertoooldtolift.com/resources
📖 Paperback version of Never Too Old to Lift from Amazon - https://geni.us/ntotlbook
🏋️♀️ See me for an in-person physiotherapy appointment
https://christileyphysiotherapy.com/
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