Start strong. Train smart. Move better from day one.
The Smart Start Fitness Assessment is the first step in building a training program that actually works for your body—right now.
At 29 Again Custom Fitness in Timonium, I don’t guess. I assess. This isn’t a weigh-in or a random fitness test. It’s a customized, movement-based screen grounded in science, built around your current capabilities, and designed to help you feel stronger without risking injury.
I use principles from Gray Cook’s Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to identify your movement patterns, joint mobility, and muscular imbalances. The goal is simple: help you train with confidence by understanding exactly what your body needs—not what a one-size-fits-all workout says you should do.
Why an Assessment Like This Matters
Women over 50 often arrive with a mix of experience and hesitation. Maybe you’ve been active before but took time off. Maybe you’ve been told to “avoid lifting” because of joint pain. Or maybe you’ve tried fitness programs that didn’t feel right—and you want to make sure this time is different.
Here’s the truth: your body changes with age, but that doesn’t mean it’s fragile. It just means your fitness plan needs to be smarter. That starts with the right assessment.
The Smart Start Fitness Assessment helps me:
- Identify movement limitations and compensations
- Understand how your joints, muscles, and nervous system interact
- Personalize your strength training plan from the very beginning
Expert Tip: Pain isn’t always the problem. Sometimes your body just needs better movement patterns. The Smart Start screen helps us uncover those opportunities before they become limitations.
What to Expect During Your Smart Start Assessment
This isn’t intimidating, painful, or judgmental. You’ll move through a series of simple screens—lunging, squatting, reaching, rotating—based on FMS principles. Each screen gives me a window into how your body moves as a unit.
You’ll receive:
- A clear breakdown of what your body currently does well
- Insight into which movement patterns need support or retraining
- A starting point that makes your first workout feel achievable—not overwhelming
One client told me, “I was nervous at first, but the assessment felt like the first time someone actually looked at how I move instead of just handing me a generic workout.” That’s the entire point. We’re building a program for you.
The Difference Between Guessing and Knowing
Without an assessment, most fitness programs are just guesswork. You try an exercise, hope it feels okay, and adjust based on soreness or discomfort. That’s reactive.
The Smart Start Assessment gives us a proactive map.
You won’t waste time on exercises that don’t suit your movement or reinforce bad habits. You’ll know exactly which exercises build strength safely, how to improve mobility, and how to progress without setbacks.
Who Should Take this Fitness Assessment?
This is ideal if you:
- Haven’t worked out in a while and want to return safely
- Have joint pain or movement issues that make you cautious
- Want a customized strength plan that starts at your level
- Are ready to get strong, but not at the expense of your joints
Even active clients who have been training for years benefit from learning how their body moves and how to improve those patterns.
What Happens After the Assessment?
You’ll receive a full breakdown of your results—no jargon, just clear language. We’ll walk through your personalized training plan together. You’ll leave knowing exactly what comes next and why it’s right for you.
This isn’t a one-and-done checklist. The Smart Start Fitness Assessment is the foundation of everything we do. As you get stronger, we revisit and refine to keep your progress on track.
Expert Tip: Strong training starts with smart movement. When your joints move well and your muscles fire efficiently, everything feels better—your workouts, your recovery, your daily life.
Built on Experience and Designed for You
I’ve coached women over 50 in Timonium since 2010. As a former ACE Personal Trainer of the Year and certified Precision Nutrition coach, I’ve helped hundreds of women go from hesitant to strong—without jumping into risky or generic programs.
The Smart Start Fitness Assessment reflects that experience. It’s not just about evaluating. It’s about listening, learning, and designing a plan that helps you move better, train smarter, and feel strong again.
Ready to get started?
Let’s take the guesswork out of your training. Book your Smart Start Fitness Assessment today and give your body the attention it deserves.