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The Functional Aging Summit, held online June 13–14, is an incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders about how to train people over 50 and grow your business with this large, lucrative, and underserved population. Go here to learn more: https://functionalagingsummit.comIn this episode of the Optimal Aging Podcast, host Jay Croft talks with Dr. Dan Ritchie, co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute, who previews the upcoming event and shares compelling reasons why fitness professionals should be targeting the active aging market.Dan and Jay explore how this growing demographic presents not just a meaningful mission but also a strategic business opportunity—with higher client retention, deeper impact, and long-term sustainability. You'll also hear about the advantages of a virtual summit, how you can still access all the sessions even if you miss it live, and the type of career-changing content you can expect.It's a no-brainer. Start learning here.https://functionalagingsummit.comGuest: Dr. Dan RitchieDr. Dan Ritchie is the co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute and a recognized leader in fitness for older adults. He holds a doctorate in Health and Physical Education and has helped countless fitness professionals elevate their careers by better serving clients over 50.

Send us a textAs the global population ages, brain health is becoming a critical focus.What we must all realize is the role that exercise plays in our ability to maintain and improve cognitive function as we age. Our ability to move and play might just be the number one factor in slowing down the brain's age.The latest research continues to show that various exercise strategies positively impact brain health and overall cognitive function.Today on Strong By Design, we welcome Dr. Cody Sipe from the Functional Aging Institute (FAI). Cody is the co-founder of FAI along with Dan Ritchie. Their mission is to educate health and fitness professionals about the aging population and how exercise is key in the longevity of their client base. FAI, established in 2013, also provides these health experts with an online platform and live events for continuous learning and growth opportunities.Host of this week's episode is coach Chris Wilson, who is very familiar with FAI, having both a Brain Health Trainer and Mastering Movement Disorders certification through FAI. Discover how to unlock your brain's full power by enhancing cognitive function through exercise!Cody Sipe has an extensive background in the fitness industry with 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, program director, exercise physiologist and club owner. He is currently an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research in the physical therapy program at Harding University.  “More and more people are realizing how important power training for older adults is.” -Dr. Cody Sipe  Time Stamps00:47 - Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 01:10 - Meet today's special guest, Dr. Cody Sipe co-founder of Functional Aging Institute (FAI) 04:31 - Discover the factors that contribute to improving our cognitive function 08:09 - Dr. Cody shares the story of how FAI was founded 10:12 - Discussing the significant impact you can have on a person's life and well-being 17:30 - Strategies for attracting people with strong expertise 20:16 - What is power training? 24:54 - Why is it crucial to build healthy exercise habits early in life 31:58 - Physical job vs Desk job: Which one wins? 35:48 - Dr. Cody highlights success stories from his program 38:17 - What challenges does physical therapy face with older adults 40:00 - Why should we treat exercise like kids do as we age 44:20 - How to combine technology with brain and body training 48:23 - Older adults' greatest fear revealed 51:26 - Follow Dr. Cody to learn more about his work and FAI 52:31 - Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast Resources:·         FunctionalAgingInstitute.com Connect with Dr. Cody:·         Instagram·         Facebook·         YouTubeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Dan Ritchie and Cody Sipe, the founders of the Functional Aging Institute, about their new initiative, Marbles Brain Body Fitness—a brain gym franchise targeting the over-50 population. They discuss the importance of integrating cognitive and physical exercises to enhance brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. Cody highlights the franchise's unique high-tech approach, featuring activities that combine physical and cognitive tasks such as the Cyber cycle. Dan explains the franchise's business model, aimed at making this opportunity accessible and affordable for fitness enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. They also touch on the vast potential market and the growing interest in brain health solutions among baby boomers and Gen Xers. The episode underscores the urgent need for fitness professionals to focus on brain health and outlines the significant business and social impact opportunities available through the Marbles franchise. Links for Marbles: Website: https://marblesfitness.com/ Facebook YouTube Channel Connect with Second Act Fit Pros Second Act Fit Pros Newsletter Instagram Facebook Email: erin@secondactfitpros.com www.secondactfitpros.com

On the last episode of Optimal Aging, I shared a recent presentation I gave to the Functional Aging Institute online. THIS episode features the Q&A session that followed, and it's full of smart questions and (I hope) useful replies.Do you wonder about posting on a blog?How often you should share on social media?And what about emails?Then, this is the session for you, as Dr. Dan Ritchie and I of FAI field questions from other fitness pros serving the over-50 market.Online ResourcesFunctional Aging SummitPrime Fit Content – Engage the over-50 market

This week's episode is the recording of a webinar I did with Dr. Dan Ritchie of the Functional Aging Institute. Dan was kind enough to let me present on seven "Do This/Not That" communications examples for gym owners who want to grow their businesses with more people over 50.There were quite a bit of questions after my presentation. I'm going to share the Q& A next week, but for now, I just want to give you this presentation. I also want to put in a plug for the Functional Aging Summit this July in Los Angeles, where Dan and Cody have invited me to present. If you have any interest in Learning how to grow your business around this demographic, you can't do anything better than go to LA for a couple of days and meet with the FAI folks at the summit. You'll learn a lot, meet great people, and get to visit sunny Southern California. Can' t go wrong!Online ResourcesFunctional Aging SummitPrime Fit Content – Engage the over-50 market

It's been five years since I got into the "fitness over 50" game -- and five years since I first met Dan Ritchie and the Functional Aging Institute.So, when Dan asked me to speak last week at an FAI gathering in Nashville last week, my thoughts turned to "then" and "now." I spoke about 5 points of communications in the over-50 market that were true then -- and 5 that are new today. Change is scary sometimes. But it comes whether we like it or not. So, I wanted to take this opportunity to remind gym & studio owners that they need to keep their eyes and minds open while evaluating what comes along, what happens, and what's worth their attention.ResourcesFunctional Aging InstituteMy new course to motivate men over 50 to get off the couch and into fitnessLife Priority Supplements -- Affiliate Discount  hereFunctional Aging Institute -- Use FAIMM50 discount codePrime Fit Content – Engage the over-50 market

Today, I have one of the leaders and truly “Good Guys” in the fitness industry.  Dan Ritchie brings a wealth of experience. After achieving a PHD from Purdue University, he opened Miracles Fitness which he ran with his partner Cody Sipe for over 15 years before selling it.  He then poured his attention into building the Functional Aging Institute, also with his partner Cody.  They recently sold the company they started and built to the certifying powerhouse, ISSA.  Dan is passionate about helping fit pros develop in their career to make a bigger impact and more profit.  He came on for a powerful discussion including: The 2 skills that made the biggest difference in his career Why and how he approached the older market What top gym owners have done to dramatically turn their career around I want to share some important dates and links that were mentioned on the show: Functionalaginginstitute.com Mastermind in Nashville (Surprise guest Billy Hofacker, lol) Oct. 26/27 FAI Summit - 7/12/13 in LA Listen to this episode, apply what you learn, and teach it to others. By the way, be sure to connect with me on Instagram! Listen and grow! Your Financial Coach, Billy  P.S. If you or someone you know is looking for a plan to dial in your finances and achieve some financial freedom, book a short call with me here!   

If you've attended a fitness conference recently, this may or may not resonate. Online fitness conferences in the past few years have been different. Back in real person, we're all a bit hungry for the community and excitement that bringing people together offers. But have you experienced this? A drained feeling, a definite adrenal rush potentially, but also a superficial show of persona as opposed to real connections? This may resonate with you if so.    Sometimes you just know that you've landed. Whether it's because you find your people, or you have also found yourself and you're comfortable in your own skin.    The soul-sucking information pathway that social media has become for me was taking a toll. I was definitely not looking forward to this trip. I could think of a million reasons not to go! We're launching a new cohort of the Flipping50 Menopause Fitness Specialists and it was the last 4 days we're open. I had just opened our recent launch of our 12-week consumer course-plus-coaching offer. I had a mastermind meeting to prepare for. And every once in a while, I can take for granted where I'm at and what I'm doing and wonder if I'm offering any new insight in my talk.    Definitely my thoughts before the fitness conference. Of course, in the process of presenting, and answering questions, and having people thank me and ask follow-up questions, I realize that I... I am the biggest benefactor of presenting because in doing so I remind myself that from 0 to 6-figure months is nothing to take for granted. I realize that sharing that story was crucial for me to have the reminder of what I am capable of doing… again.     Time to Attend a Real Fitness Conference I was long overdue to attend a fitness conference that wasn't full of superficial “awesome” high-fives and selfies and find some source of peace and collective goal-seekers.   Mission accomplished.    I've known the hosts of this conference for a decade I guess. I don't know at all. Cody Sipe was first on my radar I believe as a presenter and award-winning fitness pro with ACE (American Council on Exercise).    He and partner Dan Ritchie formed Functional Aging Institute. They hosted a first event in 2015 and I was invited. It's a small world, where I've met other guests that will be familiar to you if you've attended the What, When & Why to Women's Exercise Summit: https://www.flippingfifty.com/womensexercise Dr. Emily Splichal – who is your go-to for all things feet issues that may limit your clients and for improving balance, stability and continued activity for life.   Bedros Keuilian – who is a renowned fitness marketing mastery expert and who has evolved as so many fitness and health pros do, to mindset and personal growth. Fitness Marketing Secrets.   Sister team Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams of funandfit.org co-wrote a guest-contribution to You Still Got It, Girl! (published by Healthy Learning in 2015).    Dan and Cody also contributed to the same book's chapter on strength training. And Dan was a guest speaker on The What, When & Why to Women's Exercise Summit.   And here's why.    The Health & Fitness Professional Experience   When you meet good people, hold onto good people. I've had many “lunches” with fitness pros over the past few decades. But many of them were networking from the beginning, felt like networking, and I couldn't wait to recover after.    Others, like lunch I had with Dan a couple years ago, and the lunch I enjoyed with Lindsay Vastola (you may recognize as prior editor of PFP magazine for 10 years) and a few others, this weekend were rich in real connections and laughter.    It's not fair I suppose to compare pre-pandemic to post but I do believe there's more to it. It's also not fair to compare an early career or tendency to wear imposture syndrome, with seasoned career and an attitude of I just don't care what people think, I'm doing the right thing.   I've seen too much about the inside of fitness conferences and about who and how they are chosen to speak, and what they're reality is behind the scenes. I don't suggest that we don't all have things we may regret, but if you knew about industry award-winners, who and how promotions occur, and the very flimsy “influencer” market you are playing in if you decide to post based on what you see others with large audiences post, you're headed for a reality check faster than you might know.    What glitters, and is botoxed, does not shine so much in real life.    The Reality of Fitness Conferences   I usually go home from fitness conferences exhausted. Not because of living a 1980s or even early 90s fitness conference reality where it was workout session after workout session. But because of the vibe. The junior-high-like cliques, ego-driven exchanges, the near-elevation of presenters to celebrity status that makes it less a learning environment than a day at a fitness bootcamp to see who holds up the longest, has the newest apparel and still parties through the evening.    But this conference was different. Connections were real. Instead of ducking out to my room to recharge I stayed the day watching it all before and between my sessions. Speakers were around and making connections with each other as well as attendees.    A panel of three female fitness leaders I was on had such great synergy not only with each other but with the audience. It was as rich an experience for each of us participating I think as it was for those in the room attending beginning to grow their own businesses. Lindsay, I and Alexis Perkins whom I'd never met had a great time co-hosting the panel.    If you want to see and know what's possible, consider that Alexis Perkins has founded Chair One Fitness [Link to learn more https://chaironefitness.com/]. She's 30. She's got contagious enthusiasm. She's figured out it's figuroutable. Don't look at her and say, I wish I'd started then, look at her and say that it's possible for any one of us. She's a young woman of color, serving an older market both in the older adult caregiving arena and in the fitness professionals she trains. What do you need to overcome? Why not you? She's doing it and she's a breath of fresh air.     Conference Locations, Sessions & Keynotes The keynotes were not “look at me” but a real connection with audience through personal story and industry facts and overcoming challenges.    Seek out conferences where you not only get knowledge poured into you, but you get filled up like this.    Recently in our customer support I was asked about fitness conferences in Salt Lake City. This comes the same weekend I'm IN SLC for this conference. Does that feel a little too like AI or Alexa listening in? I can't answer questions like that unfortunately, Google is your best GPS for that.    But if you do have questions about what and where to gain education virtually or in person in a way you not only get knowledge, but gain community, reach out to us. We'll help and we'll host. We have educational events for health & fitness coaches in conjunction with our Flipping 50 retreats. So if you're up for a weekend of hiking to put your fitness to work and your mind at ease and then also fill up your cup with business support, let us know you're interested.    We're putting together some challenging destination hiking opportunities as well as other slightly milder but high-volume outdoor adventures combined with Menopause Fitness & Coaching Strategies for you.   Other Episodes You Might Like:  Fitness Marketing Secrets to Recession-Proof with Bedros Keuilian: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/fitness-marketing-secrets/ Business Partnerships and Collaborations | Amazing Health & Fitness Growth: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/business-partnerships/ Resources:  Health & Fitness Business Scorecard: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/scorecard Sunlighten Saunas: https://www.flippingfifty.com/sauna The Flipping 50 Cafe: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cafe  

Dr. Dan Ritchie is President and Co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute (FAI). FAI is the go-to resource for training mature clients. In this episode we discuss: -Why he went from training Division 1 athletes to training older adults -The inspiration to start Functional Aging Institute -Resources FAI provides for aspiring fitness professionals -The future of fitness training for older adults Links to get 20% off FAI's certifications using the links below Functional Aging Group Exercise Specialist Functional Aging Specialist Certification Connect with Second Act Fit Pros LinkedIn Group Instagram Facebook Second Act Fit Pros Newsletter Email: Secondactfitpros@gmail.com

In this episode, Jenny and Dan speak to the co-founders of the Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Cody Sipe and Dan Ritchie. They cover the importance of exercise as we age and some of the best practices for active aging. They also chat about ISSA acquiring FAI and what that can mean for personal trainers that want to specialize in working with older adults.

Celebrate our 100th anniversary with 10 inspiring and educational clips from guests about various aspects of marketing fitness to people over 50.Dan Ritchie of the Functional Aging InstituteScott Michelle of Orange Shoe FitnessRay Glier of Geezer JockLindsay ValdostaAmy LangRick Mayor of Alloy Personal Training Franchise SystemSelene YeagerChris CooperRickey Banks of SFX FitnessAnn GynnResourcesLife Priority Supplements -- Affiliate Discount  hereNaamly – Support our advertiser, who helps you keep in touch with your membersFunctional Aging Institute -- Use FAIMM50 discount codePrime Fit Content – Engage the over-50 market

Dan is the Colts 1 coach at Norths Rugby Club in Brisbane. He was previously the Director of Rugby at Brisbane State High. During our conversation we spoke about wearing different hats as a 1st XV coach and getting to know your players and reducing your risk. We spoke about having a feedback framework of what do we need to stop doing, what do we need to keep doing and what do we need to start doing. How training through games and having chaos and messy training is good and letting players sort things out for themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bullys-rugby-coaching/message

Whether you own a club, online business, or work for yourself; converting prospective customers into paying members or clients is a challenge that a majority of individuals face. With so many ways to reach potential members and clients how can we attract and identify which ones are worthwhile and long-lasting? Join our panel of experts as they cover everything from word-of-mouth, social media, referral programs, reviewing your competition, and other creative marketing strategies.

Welcome to today's episode I'm your host Justin Hanover, Success coach with fitness revolution.  Before we dive in and bring on today's guest I wanted to share a little about what you can expect to hear and who we have joining us today.Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Dan RitchieDr. Dan Ritchie started his fitness career at Southeast Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in Fitness and Sports Medicine and then spent a year as a graduate assistant coaching Division 1 athletes. He completed his master's degree in Health & Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, where he won the 2002 Thesis of the Year. Since 2007 Dan has owned and operated Miracles Fitness in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he and his staff have trained over 2000 clients. With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive knowledge on training the mature adult market and has equipped people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond to achieve their goals and enhance their functional longevity. Dan was the 2014 PFP Trainer of the Year, and then shortly after he and Dr. Cody Sipe co-founded the Functional Aging Institute.In our conversation Dan hit on some powerful points on serving the baby boomer generation. If serving the demographic with the largest buying power and time availability matters to you then you will find amazing value in this episode.  We got into marketing and understanding what to put out there to attract this demographic to the types of offers that work.  Then if you aren't already serving this demographic Dan shares his functional aging certification and how it will ultimately allow you to serve this population and grow your business.To engage with Dan visit his sites below:WebsiteFacebookThanks for listening!  Don't forget to leave a review!The Needs Assessment:The Free Assessment that Gym Owners Need to Escape the Grind.Want to build a thriving Gym? Don't know what to do next? Get the direction that you need for your business. Instantly receive a specialized snapshot where you are in the Fitness Business Owners Journey. In two minutes you'll know your next big step! Get Assessed.Join our email newsletter for access to over 15 years of fitness business expertise. Get help with every aspect of your business. Marketing, Sales, Finance, Business Strategy, and lots more! Join the Revolution.

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Whether you're 30 years old or 80 years old or somewhere in between, you wake up every morning with things that you need to do, and more importantly, things that you want to do. Hopefully, that means that you're still able to do things like climb a flight of stairs with ease, well into your 80s and 90s, and maybe even 100. In today's podcast, Dr. Dan Ritchie, the president of the Functional Aging Institute, joins me to talk about what functional fitness actually is, the trajectory of aging, and what you need to be mindful of so that you are ready for the amazing opportunities that life still has in store for you. Sign up for my FREE Live Workshop: Sleep Better Take my FREE Mini-Course: How To Lose Weight For The Last Time Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup Get on the Presale List for next coaching group

Dr Dan Ritchie started his fitness career at Southeast MissouriState University with a bachelor's degree in Fitness and Sports Medicine and then spent a year as a graduate assistant coaching Division 1 athletes. He completed his master's degree in Health & Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, whereHe won the 2002 Thesis of the Year. Then Dan continued as a LynnFellow at Purdue University, completing his PhD in Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology.  Since 2007 Dan has owned and operated Miracles Fitness in WestLafayette, Indiana, where he and his staff have trained over 2000 clients. With over 20 years of experience, he has extensive knowledge on training the mature adult market and has equipped people in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond to achieve their goals and enhance their functional longevity. Dan was the 2014 PFP Trainer of the Year, and then shortly after he and Dr Cody Sipe co-founded the FunctionalAging Institute.  Dan is a sought-after expert and speaker at national and international events on topics like balance for older adults, personal training, business development, the global aging phenomenon, and functional aging training models. He's routinely interviewed for podcasts, webinars, and on-online education summits. Dan lives in West Lafayette with his wife and five kids.

Today's guest was also my very FIRST guest when I started the podcast more than a year ago — Dr. Dan Ritchie of the Functional Aging Institute.We spoke a few days before Christmas and thought it would be a good chance to look back on 2021 and pivot to looking forward to 2022.But then Covid messed with everything yet again, wiping away any pretense of a clear demarcation line.So, we punted and talked about that — how the ground keeps moving below our feet — and how we can all continue to cope, to serve, and to succeed. As always, Dan serves up plenty of great perspective and information.Resources and LinksThe Functional Aging InstituteThe Functional Aging SummitNaamly -- Support our advertiser, who helps you keep in touch with your members

Rock talks senior fitness with Dan Ritchie, one of the co-founders of Functional Aging Institute. Time Stamps 1:30 Founding the Functional Aging Institute 6:00 Age vs. Functional Ability 11:45 The disconnect with the fitness industry and training seniors 17:00 Meeting clients where they are 21:00 What senior fitness should include 27:15 Fall prevention programs 35:30 Visual Training for Seniors 40:00 Reasons to train 44:30 More about the Functional Aging Institute MEET DAN FUNCTIONAL AGING INSTITUTE FAI'S INSTAGRAM GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER READ ROCK'S BOOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT INSTAGRAM RFC FACEBOOK

Sometimes you find yourself at a perfect moment to look back on the recent past and also look ahead to what might be just around the corner. And we're all at such a point right now, aren't we — here at the end of pandemic. So I want to share a recording of a roundtable discussion on the topic that I was asked to join last week, hosted by Dr. Dan Ritchie of the Functional Aging Institute. It's me and three diverse experts from various angles of the fitness over 50 world:  Dr. Emily Splichal, a podiatrist, movement specialist and founder of Naboso Technology in PhoenixPaul Holbrook of Age Performance Studio in Salt Lake CityDianne Bailey of Conditioning Classroom and Open the Door to Tai Chi in DenverI'll be speaking at FAI's Functional Aging Summit next month. Be sure to sign up in advance for tons of great speakers. Here's the link. Episode Highlights5:15 -- The industry is an essential service8:15 -- Being more present in the moment13:00 -- A necessary shift in focus17:30 -- We are all entrepreneurs and need the power to pivot21:00 -- People are now more interested in taking are of themselves25:30 -- Getting back to pre-pandemic numbers29:00 -- This is a unique moment, right now36:20 -- A resurgence in demand for the in-person experience39:55 -- Three Things I Like This Week: an outdoor map app; resuming air travel; The Murph ChallengeThe Functional Aging InstituteNaamly -- Support our advertiser, who helps you keep in touch with your membersThe ONX Mapping AppThe Murph Challenge

In this week's episode of Bookish @ Bethel, Philosophy Professor Carrie Peffley and History Professor AnneMarie Kooistra are joined by Bethel English Professor Dan Ritchie to discuss how he became an English Professor and his reflections on reading books with students and colleagues in the Humanities Program. For more information about Bookish @ Bethel or to find all of our episodes, check out our website: https://bookishbethel.wordpress.com/

Please join me as I interview Dan Ritchie, PhD, an expert on aging and movement.  Dan is the president and co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute and a best selling author of "Never Grow Old!"  Learn about the 2 health issues almost all of us will have as we age and what we can do to improve or prevent them.  Dan also shares new trends emerging such as Tai Chi and how you can give it a try in the comfort of your own home!  I always enjoy hearing personal stories and you will be inspired by what Dan shares.Dan has over 20 years experience in the field and has trained over 2,000 clients over age 55.  Dan received his PhD at Purdue University in Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology.   In addition Dan leads a team of 7 trainers at Miracles Fitness, a personal training studio with an average age clientele over 62!   In addition to being an international speaker on the topic of aging and fitness Dan has also been involved in research on Alzheimers and Parkinsons.The Functional Aging Institute:  https://functionalaginginstitute.com/Try Tai Chi FREE for a week!  https://openthedoortotaichi.vhx.tv/"Never Grow Old:"  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=never+grow+old+dan+ritchie&ref=nb_sb_noss

Dr. Dan Ritchie is president and co-founder of the Functional Aging Institute, which trains, certifies and supports gyms and studios geared toward people over 50. Dan is also the owner of Miracles Fitness studio in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he earned his PhD in kinesiology.Before that, Dan earned his bachelor's degree in Fitness and Sports medicine, and then his master's degree in Health and Physical Education. He was a trainer for 20-some years and was even named the 2014 PFP Trainer of the year shortly before he and his fellow PhD Dr. Cody Sipe established the Functional Aging Institute (FAI).FAI is the “go-to” source for training mature clients by providing fitness professionals with the most current, up-to-date and forward-thinking techniques and strategies. It offers certificate programs, full-blown certifications, blog posts, videos, seminars, on-site workshops and more.Dan is a sought-after expert and speaker at national and international events on topics like balance for older adults, personal training business development, the global aging phenomenon, and functional aging training models. He's routinely interviewed for podcasts, webinars, and on-online education summits. Dan lives in West Lafayette with his wife and five kids.The episode at glance:[1:18] Fitness over 50 introduction[6:30] Dr. Dan Ritchie's introduction and background[10:55] Why he loves to train with the older adults[14:00] Dr. Dan's biggest personal challenge[19:50] Started Miracles Fitness in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2007[28:50] Aging is an opportunity to be seized[4:20]  How can businesses prepare to make the most of this powerful opportunity?[43:05] Thoughts on how COVID affects us[46:07] ResourcesResources and Links:www.functionalaginginstitute.comhttps://www.instagram.com/faieducation/https://www.facebook.com/functionalaginginstitutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ritchie-a55b986Email FAIAlso on This Episode:Alzheimer's Disease InternationalKiss My KetoAlamo Drafthouse Cinema

This week we speak with lawyers Adam Agron and Chris Murray from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck about a lawsuit filed by Colorado Concern and Dan Ritchie in response to a weekend Executive Order that circumvents the Colorado constitution.

This is a bonus, distraction episode, just talking about something ridiculous and trying to have a little fun. Extra content for anyone who could use a little distraction. Bruce talks some ridiculous Super Villains with Dan Ritchie from When Nerds Collide!

The baby boomers are the biggest emerging segment in fitness...and every other market for that matter. The baby boomers have just one simple desire when it comes to their personal fitness: they want to stay active. They want to avoid feeling fragile or weak. They want to enjoy their retirement years traveling, exploring new hobbies, and chasing their grandkids around the front yard. On this episode, Desiree and Kaelin delve into the fitness needs and options for this demographic with Dan Ritchie, co-founder of the Functional Aging Instituteand co-author of Never Grow Old!" https://functionalaginginstitute.com/about/  

This week Dan tells us all about one of his favorite Gothic comic book characters, The Crow.

This week Dan takes the show in a different direction talking about a character from Video games. Straight from the world of Final Fantasy Dan gives you the man with the oversized sword, Cloud Strife.

This week Dan returns to telangiectasia us all about the relatively new character from Marvel, Spider-Gwen.

To break the awkward silence, Dan steps up like the true hero he is and brings you this all new episode about Captain America's arch nemesis, the Red Skull.

Where do you fall on this scale? The president of the Functional Aging Institute, Dan Ritchie visits us today to discuss the “trajectory” of aging as well as providing a practical look at how to rank individuals by how functional they are with day-to-day tasks… This is a good one!

The Teaching Project interview with Bethel University English Professor Dan Ritchie.  To explore The Teaching Project Video archive check out https://cwcradio.wordpress.com/teaching-project/

In this podcast, Mel has a fascinating discussion with Dan Ritchie about maintaining health and independence into old age with functional fitness. They talk about what it is, and give some sample exercises.Dan, along with Cody Sipe, has authored the book Never Grow Old!: The Innovative, Easy to Follow Functional Aging Fitness Program that Increases Strength, Improves Balance, and Decreases Pain. It is available in various formats on Amazon. You can also visit the Functional Fitness Solution website to learn more about the work of Dan Ritchie.Mel provides some news after the interview. This month’s featured workout is the Whole Body Stretch, which is available both on our website and in the Eyes-Free Fitness App. She also lets listeners know that new yoga workouts are coming. To stay up to date with all the latest information, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter.Check out our Eyes-Free Fitness iOS App for workouts, podcasts, and our blog. You can comment on our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe to our informative chat list.

Dan Ritchie said he wished he'd know email marketing was a big part of personal training success. Are you using email marketing correctly? Is it at least a third of your business?  I asked Dan, the question I most often hear: There's a fear that if you send an email people will unsubscribe, what do you say to that? If your email marketing skills need polishing, if you hate it, if you want to love it and reap the rewards from it, you'll love this interview with Dan Ritchie.  Dan's a fitness professional and an educator at heart. If he can embrace the power of email marketing to help his business of helping people grow so can you.  Email marketing strategies using resources like AWeber, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Office Autopilot, and Infusionsoft are becoming the norm. Once you have them though the real work begins. What will the customer journey be? Which emails will you automate and what will go out from you in updates and broadcasts?  When you start exploring email marketing there's a lot to consider and Dan and I did.      Questions we answer in this episode with Dan Ritchie: How often do you mail your list? What do you recommend? What is segmenting an email list How to segment a list Has deliverability and open rate changed? How to send hundreds of emails a day without any effort Email services for beginning and growing into What's a good "first" email platform you recommend for trainers? and why?  Subject lines that suck vs. get your email opened The book Dan recommends How easy is it to make money online Book Dan mentioned: The Hour a Day Entrepreneur by Henry J. Evans Connect with Dan: functionalfitnesssolution.com vibrantfitnessforwomen.com https://functionalaginginstitute.com for a Free Starter Kit Let us hear from you! Is email marketing something you've avoided or thought you didn't need? Is it something you're paying more attention to in 2018?  Does it help to hear that a higher range of email frequency achieves  greater success in passive sales? 

Personal training success is dependent on a mixture of fitness education, communication skills, and business intelligence. This episode is a round up of six influential fitness professionals.  I'm introducing the career planning optimization series and I'm hosting influential fitness professionals about the business. Each is either a master trainer, or fitness owner, or industry leader in some way who has enjoyed longevity of successful and profitable business. They share their response to "What do you wish you'd known before you got into personal training?" This episode previews the series of full episodes with each and every one of them where they share their tips for your personal training success.  Earn from their mistakes by applying their tips to invest in your education, coaching, mentoring or hire better for staff members who can cover the bases you can't or don't want to do! Inside this episode you'll hear from: Dan Ritchie of Functional Aging Institute, FAI, about the importance of email marketing in personal training success.  Dave Smith, founder of an online fitness professional's organization about the importance of influencing fewer people in a bigger way for personal training success.  Shawna Kaminski, influential Canadian business owner - midlife women's fitness specialist, and coach for fitness professionals, shares her 4-step process of vetting a coach and the the value of coaches and mentors. Forty-year business owner Tom Durkin shares the disappointing reality he faced after adding personal training to his programs and services. It provides insight for personal training success skills you want in order to stand out.  Lisa Dougherty, Medfit Network founder, talks about what she wished she'd known about the population's changing needs. Barry Ennis, who has an international presence and career that will inspire you, discusses his biggest tip for personal training success and a career bigger than you might imagine right now.  Erin Carson, owner and manager of Rallysport in Boulder and ECfitBoulder online training for triathletes and anyone who wants balanced fitness shares her golden secret for personal training success. It's not another degree, another certification, and it's available to potentially any trainer. Leave your comments below the show at http://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com  Leave a rating in iTunes (and subscribe to get the shows right to your phone). 

The key to true humility is in knowing and accepting who we are and who we are not. We are who God says we are, not what other people say, and also not what our own mind often says we are. The story of Daniel Ritchie - www.danielritchie.org  Psalm 139 When we learn live and speak from who we really are we also learn to know and respect other people for who they are, and when we learn to listen to their hearts we learn to hear God's heart for their human suffering. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Philippians 2:5 Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of being God and took on the status of a servant to humanity, becoming human and staying human. He humbled himself. He didn't claim special privileges. Then God gave him a name above all names. 1Peter 5:5 And all of you serve each other with humble spirits, for God gives grace to those who are humble, but resists those who are proud. If you will humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, in his time he will lift you up. Jesus was in charge but humbly chose not to be in control, and that is true authority (Matthew 20:20). Humility is an act of courage and controlling is an act of fear, because it fears disempowerment. But humility expects God to empower its gracious act, releasing healing from God that we can't always give to another. Our faith points to this reality and promise to work hope in the hearts of other people. 1. God will give you what to say and when to say it. (John 12:49) a) Does this need to be said? b) Does it need to be said by me? c) Does it need to be said by me now? This also applies to doing as well as speaking. This is doing/working as unto the Lord. 2. We will learn to listen and to hear God's heart for a suffering humanity. 3. We will be given creative words and deeds of life to speak and to do. Words of faith are creative, and inspiring, and there are more opportunities to speak them than you think. Paul said ‘I have delivered unto you that which I have received from the Lord'. Your life can be an ongoing experience of creative prayer – things said to God and with God and then from God to others. We can bring good out of evil, life out of death, reality out of unreality, like Dan Ritchie did, like Jesus did, and Paul.        

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill talk the Secret of Success and the golden book with Dale Carnegie’s Dan Ritchie.

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill talk the Secret of Success and the golden book with Dale Carnegie’s Dan Ritchie.

FHP 007: Dan Ritchie Of The Functional Aging Institute

Episode Summary: Today the FadCast discusses the voices we know but the faces we may not when it comes to popular TV and Film characters. Emmy nominated voice actor Eric Bauza joins us to weigh in on the subject with his own experience in voice work on projects such as "Transformers," "Spider-Man," "Puss in Boots," "Looney Tunes," and many more. Dan Ritchie from When Nerds Collide joins us as a guest host this week to contribute to the conversation. We also briefly discuss Jon Bernthal getting his own solo Punisher series on Netflix and the trailer for Stephen King's Cell. How did you like the show? Which is YOUR favorite episode to date? We want to know YOUR opinion, so tell us in the comment section below. Episode Breakdown: Dan: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 87 Ryan: With special guest, a man of many voices making creative career choices, Eric Bauza Dan: Today we’ll get vocal as we talk about the importance of voiceover work in film and television. Ryan: As we talk with a man that can provide extensive insight into this auditory art form. Dan: That's right! You’ll hear all that and more so let's get started! (Intro Music break) Current Events - Trailer for "Cell" and Netflix's Punisher solo series. (~4min) Script read from "Transformers: Age of Extinction" (~12min). Prominent characters in TV and Film and the voices behind them featuring Eric Bauza(~30min). Do YOU want to be featured on an episode of the FadCast?! Well then, call the FadCast hotline at (310) 651-8127 and leave us a voicemail to possibly be featured on an upcoming episode! Awesome, right?! We know!!!  

Episode Summary: Today the FadCast celebrates Prince after his unfortunate passing. Dan Ritchie from When Nerds Collide joins us as a guest host this week to weigh in on his favorite Prince moments. We also briefly discuss the new trailer for "The Founder" and Bryan Cranston's return to drugs in the trailer for "The Infiltrator." How did you like the show? Which is YOUR favorite episode to date? We want to know YOUR opinion, so tell us in the comment section below. Episode Breakdown: Dan: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 86 Ryan: With special guest, JD the Mime! Dan: Today we’ll purify ourselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. Ryan: As we talk about the man, the legend, and the unfortunately recently deceased…Prince. Dan: That's right! You’ll hear all that so let's get started! (Intro Music break) Current Events - Trailers for "The Founder" and "The Infiltrator." (~3min) Script read from "Batman (1989)" (~12min). The influence of Prince and some fun facts! (~30min). Do YOU want to be featured on an episode of the FadCast?! Well then, call the FadCast hotline at (310) 651-8127 and leave us a voicemail to possibly be featured on an upcoming episode! Awesome, right?! We know!!!  

We have a passionate and fun personal trainer with us today. His name is dan ritchie.  We will be talking about functional aging specifically with baby boomers. Dan Ritchie has a broad background in the fitness industry including training and management in commercial and university/hospital-based fitness, for-profit, not for-profit and educational facilities. His primary areas of expertise are in personal training for special populations: athletes, pregnancy, blind, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimers, etc. He has worked with Division I athletes some of whom have been professionally drafted. He has also worked on state funded research on exercise for severe dementia alzheimer’s type. He regularly presents at national and regional conferences and has been active on committees for the American College of Sports Medicine. Dan Ritchie, PhD www.functionalaginginstitute.com contact@functionalaginginstitute.com For additional podcast from Healthy Living With Eric Su visit www.ericwsu.com/podcasts.   Remember, Eric Su’s Insider is available at http://www.ericwsu.com/eric-su-insider/ Eric Su’s mastermind is available at http://www.ericwsu.com/mastermind Also, get the latest E-Course at www.ericwsu.com/hrw Rate and review this episode on itunesSee you at the next episode The post #105 Dan Ritchie – Functional aging specifically with baby boomers. #hlwes appeared first on Eric W Su.

This week Dan joins Bruce to talk about more regrettable superheroes from the long history of comics. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as the previous Regrettable Superheroes edition. Check out When Nerds Collide Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

This week Dan joins Bruce to talk about Marvel's disco queen, Dazzler. The character was originally conceived as a cross promotion with Casablanca Records, but as the movie and pop star aspirations faded away the comic book heroine endured. Check out Dan's show When Nerds Collide! Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

Episode Summary: Today the FadCast gets buddy-buddy over Cinematic Characters and their kinship and friendship and who better than Film Fad's buddy from When Nerds Collide to help us pick the besties. So accept our friend requests and we'll accept yours as we go through some of the best buddy duos on the big screen. Before we jump into our platonically perfect pictures, we’ll run through a slew of current events for our Speed Round from Gambit Director Rupert Wyatt leaving, to a Booster Gold and Blue Beetle DC film, to the controversial subject of Marvel killing off the X-Men comics to make room for the Inhumans. Make sure to stick around until the end of show as this episode concludes with Pooya's "Hey There Buddy Cinematic Quiz.” How did you like the show? Which is YOUR favorite episode to date? We want to know YOUR opinion, so tell us in the comment section below. Episode Breakdown: Pooya: You are listening to FilmFad.com’s FadCast Episode 55 Ryan: With special guest...it's F*cking Daniel Pooya: Today we’ll talk about the beloved buddy movie Ryan: And join us as Daniel and I inner digitate and frolic through Pooya's "Hey There Buddy Cinematic Quiz" Pooya: You’ll hear all that and more so let’s get started! (Intro Music break) Current Events Speed Round (~5min) The Buddy Movie Fad (~20min) Hey There Buddy Cinematic Quiz! (~10min)

This week Dan joins Bruce to discuss one of his favorite 90's X-Teens, Jubilation Lee, better known as simply Jubilee. Orphaned when hitmen killed her parents, Jubilee decided to live in the local mall where she had to steal to survive. She later followed Dazzler, Rogue and Storm through a portal to their base in the Outback. While in Australia she established a long lasting relationship with Wolverine that lead to her being part of the X-Men and Generation X. After being bitten by the son of Dracula, she became the X-men's favorite Vampire. Listen up to learn all the crazy details of this girl's life. Check out When Nerd's Collide Check out awesome H&V shirts by clicking this link! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music Email the show at laundryroombruce@gmail.com

Dan Ritchie, PhD and Cody Sipe, PhD have been at the forefront for over 15 years of developing innovative, effective and science-based training programs for their older clients. They share their unique philosophies, techniques and insights on fitness.

Dan Ritchie, PhD and Cody Sipe, PhD have been at the forefront for over 15 years of developing innovative, effective and science-based training programs for their older clients. They share their unique philosophies, techniques and insights on fitness.

Learn from Dr. Dan Ritchie as he discusses the increased health and fitness needs of the growing baby boomer population (the third largest economy in the world). Dan was recently awarded the highest honor in his field, the Personal Fitness Professional Magazine Personal Trainer of the Year 2014, out of over 500 Trainers from 8 nations. Dan has a broad background in the fitness industry including training and management in commercial and university/hospital-based fitness, for-profit, not-for-profit and educational facilities. His primary areas of expertise are in personal training for special populations: athletes, pregnancy, blind, stroke recovery, Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Fibromyalgia, Alzheimers, etc. He has worked with Division I athletes some of whom have been professionally drafted. He has also worked on state funded research on exercise for severe dementia alzheimers type. He regularly presents at national and regional conferences and has been active on committees for the American College of Sports Medicine. He completed his Ph.D. in Health and Kinesiology, with a minor in Gerontology at Purdue University. See video interview at: http://sterlinghealthandfitness.com/blogs/entry/functional-aging-an-interview-w-dan-ritchie-phd

This week's episode is a birthday present to my guest Dan. His favorite character in all of comics is none other than America's favorite son, Cap. I'll tell you up front that this is a long one, but it is absolutely full of goodness. The episode contains much more than the basics everyone already knows about Cpt. Steve Rodgers from movies and television and really dives into the details that make Cap such a land mark guy in not only Marvel, but all of comics. So go ahead and listen, it's guaranteed to intrigue international listeners as well as folks here in the states. Get your official H&V shirt by clicking this link! Check out When Nerds Collide Follow H&V on Facebook and Twitter Thanks Kirby Krackle for the Music! Part of alienangel.net

Check out awesome H&V shirts by clicking this link! This week Dan joins me to talk about the toughest member of the Fantastic Four, Ben Grimm a.k.a. The Thing. We talk about his troubled youth growing up on Yancey Street and his adventures as a pilot before the tragic incident that forever transformed him. Of course we cover memorable FF moments including the time he died and got to meet Jack Kirby. Listen this episode to learn all about clobberin' time. H&V is now part of Alien Angel Network Check out whennerdscollide.net Thanks Kirby Krackle  download World Full of Heroes email the show laundryroombruce@gmail.com Follow on Twitter and facebook

Do you feel more aches and pains with age?  Are you worried you just can't do the things you used to do? Are you concerned about ‘getting around' as you get older or think you're just “too old?” If so, this is the episode for you. My guest is Dan Ritchie, PhD.   Dan has […]

Proud member of The Omega Nerds Network   Check out Dan's show whennerdscollide.net   Please like the new facebook page Here   Email the show laundryroombruce@gmail.com   This week Dan joins me to discuss a character whose name says it all, Mister Sinister. This mad geneticist was a contemporary of Charles Darwin, and thought that the rise of mutants would be the key to the future evolution of humans. Thanks to some time spent with Apocalypse, he was granted an extraordinarily long life span as well as an unhealthy obsession with the Summers family. Listen to this episode to learn all the key facts about Mister Sinister.

Proud member of The Omega Nerds Network   Check out Dan's show When Nerds Collide   Don't forget about Hero Movie Podcast   Follow the show on Twitter@hvpodcast   Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com   This week Dan joins me to discuss the first member of the X-men, Cyclops. He was orphaned at 12 years old and tormented by Mr. Sinister for the following few years. He finally met Charles Xavier and had a healthy father figure (until he was reunited with Corsair). Listen to learn about the life and many loves of Scott Summers a.k.a. Cyclops.

Proud member of The Omega Nerds Network   Check out Dan's Podcast When Nerds Collide   Follow the show on Twitter:@HVpodcast   Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com   This week Dan joins me once again to discuss the most irreverant character ever, Garth Ennis' Jesse Custer. As the central (and titular) character in Preacher, he is on a quest to confront God and hold him accountable for abandoning the people who depend on him. WARNING: this episode is not for everyone...

Proud member of The Omega Nerds Network   Check out Dan's podcast When Nerds Collide   Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com   Follow the show on Twitter: @hvpodcast   Be Sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review!   Fresh off the heels of Captain America: The Winter Soldier Dan Joins me to talk about Sam Wilson/ Falcon and his really cool wings. Tune in to learn all about this guy who has helped Cap out time and time again.

Proud member of The Omega Nerds Network Check out Dan's podcast When Nerds Collide Please leave a review here iTunes link James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was a tremendously skilled soldier, as well as Captain America's trusted allie during World War II. Unfortunately he seemed to meet his demise atop an exploding aircraft near the end of the war. Bucky was believed to be dead for over sixty years until a mysterious figure known as The Winter Soldier began to appear. Listen to this episode to hear Dan and me give you all the background information you need on the character who will undoubtedly play a major role in the upcoming film "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @hvpodcast

The Omega Nerds Network Reed Richards is fantastic...in fact he's Mr. Fantastic. Leader of a team of aspiring space explorers, he lead three of his friends through the Van Allen belt pelting them with cosmic rays. As a result, they developed incredible powers and became known collectively as the Fantastic Four. Dan Ritchie from the When Nerds Collide podcast joins me to talk about his favorite stretchy hero. known as much for his intellect as his elasticity, Reed Richards truly is Fantastic! Check out Dan's podcast: whennerdscollide.net Visit When Nerds Collide! Follow Dan's show on twitter: @collidingnerds Email Bruce: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Follow the show on Twitter: @hvpodcast Be my hero and leave a review on iTunes! Check out these other fine Omega Nerds Network shows: visit Nerds Domain!  Geeky Faucet

He was kidnapped as an infant and raised by the Theives' Guild in New Orleans. Remy LeBeau just couldn't catch a break, until a chnce encounter with a child-like version of Storm lead to his joining the X-Men. Never being certain if he had loyalties to anyone other than himself, Gambit has had nothing less than a quite interesting journey. Join Dan (from When Nerds Collide) and I as we discuss the life and time of Remy LeBeau, the mutant known better as Gambit! Listen to Dan's podcast at whennerdscollide.net email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com follow the show on Twitter: @hvpodcast please subscribe on iTunes and be sure to leave a review!

You never know what to expect when these two guys are on the show! I am joined by Dan Ritchie and Tom Norris from the When Nerds Collide podcast to discuss the life and times of the world's fastest side kick, Wally West. Was it a coincidence that Wally experienced the exact same "accident" as Barry Allen, or were greater forces a factor? Listen to hear what the three of us have to say about it. check out Dan and Tom's podcast: whennerdscollide.net follow them on twitter: @collidingnerds do you want to email me? the address is: laundryroombruce@gmail.com follow my podcast on twitter: @hvpodcast please subscribe on iTunes, please leave a review on iTunes!

Dan Ritchie and Tom Norris from the When Nerds Collide podcast join me to talk about the "other" Capt. Marvel from his arrival on Earth until his death. An interesting topic with a lot great and fun discussion. Be sure to check out Dan and Tom's podcast and blogs at Whennerdscollide.net or follow them on twitter: @collidingnerds