March 26, 2026 //
Ashton Calnan //
Fitness //
5 min read
Does this sound familiar?
You’re active, going to the gym, and you feel great… Then life happens.
Maybe you had kids, changed jobs, moved to a new city, or had to care for an elderly parent. For whatever reason, workouts slowed down and then stopped altogether. Years passed.
What did you realize after some time? You didn’t feel great. You lacked energy. You didn’t feel strong or mobile in ways you used to. Your body was letting you know that you needed to move again. You needed to incorporate fitness back into your life.
Many people think that we get weaker as we get older, and there’s nothing to be done about it. And while it’s true that we all experience some physical decline as we age, it’s also a fact that strength can be improved at any age. With continued training, you can hold much of your strength into very late in life.
Even if you’re currently inactive, if you start training now you will get stronger. It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can start a road to fitness today!
If this all sounds familiar to you personally, (or relevant to someone you know), we are here to help you get started on the road back to being fit.
Our Recommendation: Start Slowly and Build Momentum
If you’ve worked out before, but aren’t active right now, here’s some great news: Your body hasn’t forgotten everything.
Yes, you’ll have to put in some work to get back to where you were, but you aren’t starting from zero. Your body remembers the things it used to do, even if your muscles and lungs have a few “cobwebs.”
You’re going to have to relearn some things, but it won’t take long to recover your old movement patterns. As you get moving, you’ll start to build strength and stamina again. Things will get easier even if you feel rusty at the start.
With that in mind, the best plan is to start slowly while you gain momentum, without feeling stuck on where you used to be. Let’s say you could once do 15 sit-ups or push-ups in a row. We’ll bet that number is out of reach when you restart a program, (and that’s okay and expected). Don’t overdo it, starting hard – you will only get discouraged. Do what you can, knowing you’re going to build on this over time.
We suggest you set goals and focus your mind on progress, finding small victories in each workout. If you track your exercise on your Right Fit tracking sheet or our app, you will see your progression!
Start with a very easy workout that just gets you moving and sweating. Keep it short and use light loads.
If you’re just a little sore the next day, you did the right amount, and that’s normal. Gradually increasing volume, loading and intensity over the next days, weeks and months will set you up for success.
How We Can Help: Right Fit’s Beginner Small Group
Getting back to working out and joining a gym is intimidating, and it’s also hard to know where to start.
At Right Fit, we want you to be your best self, building strength, mobility, and easing your aches and pains. We want you to be healthy and we want to support you on your journey in doing so. It’s never too late to start working out!
We are excited to announce that we will be launching our Beginner Small Group Training Program every quarter, with the next one in April 2026.
Our Beginner Small Group Program is a safe, comfortable starting point for people to be exercising again. It’s geared towards people who want to build strength, increase mobility, lose weight, have more energy, and reduce pain, all within an accessible environment and supportive community.
We want everyone to feel comfortable in the gym – to start strength training in a way that isn’t intense or overwhelming. Programming is run through a Registered Kinesiologist.
The Beginner Small Group Training is perfect for you (or someone you know) if:
You’re new to fitness or haven’t been working out consistently in awhile.
You’re nervous about starting at a gym and want someone to show you how to move properly.
You have goals to get stronger, more mobile, and to reduce pain, but you don’t know where to start.
You have started a fitness program before but didn’t keep it going.
You want more energy and strength, and less pain for your day to day activities.
If prioritizing your health and incorporating fitness into your life is something you want for yourself this year, this is the perfect opportunity to meet your goals.
We offer initial individual consultations to every new member – it’s a chance to get to know each other, you can tour the gym, ask any questions you have, and share with us your worries and goals.
Imagine yourself a year from now after joining our community at Right Fit. Picture how you body can move after making fitness a priority in your life. We want your dream to become a reality: Becoming a stronger, more mobile version of you is our number one goal.
For more details on our Beginner Small Group Program, click here!
Not quite ready to commit to the gym? Start with our FREE 5 Day Movement Kickstart – it’s the perfect way to start moving at home. You can find more information and sign up here!
Ashton and The Right Fit Team
P.S. It is very common for new clients to begin with knee/shoulder/hip issues. Don’t let injuries or pain stop you from beginning your fitness journey again! With a plan, we can help you move in ways that will give you more strength and mobility, and we guarantee that you will feel great.
