Charlie Lindsey has spent the last 50 years in the health and fitness industry - having owned, operated or overseen the management of more than 200 health clubs! This bodybuilding expert and former Alabama bench press record holder and Ironman talks on this episode about keys and different ways to get fit at an age, physically and spiritually! Make sure to subscribe to the "Run The Race" podcast too.

(2:35) Charlie says you can be in shape, take care of your family, and love God all at the same time. How do you stay motivated to keep going to the gym, beyond the first month of the New Year? He calls it "sneaking up on fitness" - starting slow, not overtraining, changing workouts.

(7:00) Besides huge business success, Charlie also has achievements as a bodybuilder and in triathlons. Decades ago, as a power lifter, he was Mr. Alabama and set what was the state's bench press record at 355 and 405 pounds. He loves to compete, even today! This longtime athlete has completed 5 full Ironmans and will do another half one this Fall. He has a message for people about staying fit, especially as we get older...about being a champion even with the little things, whatever it is for you.

(13:37) Getting emotional when talking about it, Charlie is also very passionate about faith, saying God and grace helps us not quit, just like when we get tired during fitness challenges. He makes it a priority to have prayer before all business meetings - to honor God, loving and cheering for others whether they participate in that prayer or not.

He's seen all kinds of things in the gym world, like aerobics and growing interest in jogging. (19:01) As for the latest health and fitness club trends, Charlie says it's weight training for longevity! He's also the co-founder of the PUSH heart rate monitor group fitness program, with 1 hour diverse classes. (27:27) this savvy businessman is also co-founder of 1513 Wellness, sharing with us about advances in hormone therapy and weight loss, how he and others have seen energy levels shoot up. Can you really feel like you're 25 years old again? There can be jumpstarts for that and losing some pounds. Group fitness also can be a boost, thanks to community and accountability and encouragement.

(35:24) We need balance in life, so he says make goals - for family, faith, fitness, financial - then prioritize them. That includes being dedicated to church attendance, prayer. Charlie talks about the "God A Minute" daily texts that he promotes - to help encourage others and lead people to Christ. (47:15) We cross the finish line on this pod episode with my closing prayer.

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