Age Strong: Stay Fit, Active, and Independent After 55

Join a supportive community of adults who are prioritizing strength, wellness, and active aging.

Watch the video to see what the Age Strong Community is all about

What You’ll Gain from the Age Strong Community

  1. Community Support: Connect with a network of active older adults who understand your goals and challenges. Share advice, celebrate wins, and stay motivated together.

  2. Comprehensive Exercise Library: Access a library of professionally designed video exercises with progressions and modifications, tailored for maintaining strength and wellness as you age.

  3. Live Q&As with Dr. Michelle: Get your exercise questions answered directly by Dr. Michelle during weekly virtual group meet-ups.

  4. Weekly Workout Challenges: Stay on track with a new 'workout of the week' challenge designed to keep you engaged and progressing.

  5. Expert Resources: Receive first access to webinars and information from Dr. Michelle on crucial aging topics like osteoporosis, arthritis, balance, nutrition, and more.

Balance training for older adults
Strength training for older adults
Weight training for older adults

Meet your guide

Dr. Michelle Carlstedt PT, DPT, GCS

Michelle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in older adult strength training and wellness, with more than 10 years of experience in personal training for this population.

Michelle graduated with her doctorate of physical therapy in 2021 from Western Carolina University then went on to complete a residency program in geriatrics (older adults) in Denver, CO. In 2023, Michelle became a board-certified geriatric specialist and founded her own practice, Versatile Fitness & Physical Therapy, which focuses on aging fitness & strength and women’s health.

Feeling compelled to reach more people, she has now designed Age Strong, the online community for people aged 55+ to focus on strength, mobility, and balance to maintain health through the lifespan.

Dr. Michelle Cardlstedt, coach and physical therapist

Michelle’s Testimonials

  • I’d never walked into a gym before but because of Michelle, we’ve now set up a small, simple gym in our own home to carry on with the lifestyle she encouraged in me. Michelle is the perfect combination of push and patience. She’s an EXCELLENT physical therapist AND trainer

    -Mendi H

  • …It has helped with my hip pain, balance, and has alleviated my fear of falling, which we all experience as we age. At 73, I feel stronger than ever.

    -Cindy L

  • She is an expert in geriatric needs and so patient. Her geriatric expertise has helped me IMMENSELY with osteoporosis and back pain. She developed a workout routine that is awesome and so versatile I religiously use it 3 days a week.

    -Kim W

  • I attribute my increased stamina, my muscle strength, my flexibility and vastly improved quality of life all to Dr. Carlstedt's personalized attention to my needs. She researches specific routines and teaches me maintenance exercises to help me advance to the next level.

    -Jeannine S

  • I cannot say enough about her professionalism and commitment to helping older adults age gracefully… my overall strength, balance and stamina have increased dramatically.

    -J.W

  • Michelle has helped me to become consistent and enjoy exercising again in just 4 months. Her listening skills and ability to explain movements is moving quickly toward my fitness goals

    -Kaye S