How inevitable is physical decline in old age? Are we destined to become frail and helpless? Frank McGinnis, fitness trainer, counters this scenario and advances the idea that by maintaining muscle mass we can avoid or retard many of the symptoms we associate with old age, such as loss of balance, limited mobility, and weakness. He will discuss the critical role of muscle mass in aging and how to sustain it through strength training.
Frank is a NASM certified personal fitness trainer with the Greenwich YMCA. While he works with clients of all ages, in recent years his primary focus has been with older adults ages 60-90. While working with clients and researching the aging process, Frank has found that improving strength is critical to maintaining our quality of life as we age.
Prior to his work as a personal trainer Frank was a senior management consultant for over 25 years. With McKinsey and Company and later with the global firm, A.T. Kearney, Frank worked with corporate clients on key strategy and operational issues.
He holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Duke University.