Get back to real strength training with a coach who watches your form, so the old injuries stay old.
This page is for men in their 40s, 50s and beyond who used to train, or always meant to, and now have a desk job, a cranky shoulder and not much free time. HipTrain is live 1-on-1 personal training over video with the same certified coach each week. It starts at about $14 a session, and your first session is free.
The clock on muscle is running. Harvard Health says men can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass per decade after 30, and that a progressive strength program can help you keep and even rebuild it. "Progressive" is the key word: a little more weight or a few more reps over time. That's simple to say and easy to mess up alone.
The numbers drop with every decade. In CDC data from 2020, 29.4% of men aged 35 to 49 met both the strength and the aerobic guidelines. For men 50 to 64 it was 21.6%. The CDC's target is strength work for all major muscle groups on at least 2 days a week, plus 150 minutes of moderate cardio.
Your 22-year-old program doesn't fit anymore. Many men come back to lifting and go straight to the weights they used in college. A coach on camera catches the rounded back on a deadlift, the elbows flaring on a press, or the knee caving on a squat, and swaps in a version that works for the body you have now. If something hurts, they change it on the spot.
Accountability without the gym. A booked session with a real person is harder to skip than a workout on a list. And you can train at home or the office, so a 30-minute block at lunch is enough.
A note on health. HipTrain coaches are certified personal trainers, not doctors or physical therapists. If you have high blood pressure, chest pain with effort, or a history of heart problems, talk with your doctor before you ramp up.
Example session, not a fixed plan. Say you're 46, you lifted in college, you've sat at a desk for 20 years, and your left shoulder pinches on overhead presses. You have a pair of adjustable dumbbells. Thirty minutes:
Because you see the same coach every week, next week can pick up right where this one ended.
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"Felipe is a great trainer. He's very encouraging and I love the variety of exercises and the focus on proper form." (Luke D., Google review)
HipTrain holds 5.0 on Google from 81 reviews. Individual experiences vary.
Do the math with about 4.3 weeks per month: 30-minute sessions come to about $14 each, 60-minute sessions about $25. Two 60-minute lifting sessions a week is $219.99 a month. Your first session is free, and no card is needed.
HipTrain is HSA / FSA eligible. Be aware that IRS Publication 502 usually allows exercise costs only for a specific diagnosed condition, like high blood pressure or heart disease, often with a Letter of Medical Necessity. Your plan decides.
Gym trainers cost more. Thumbtack lists a national average of about $55 an hour for in-person training, with most between $40 and $100. Twice a week at that average is about $480 a month.
Yes. Harvard Health notes that older men can increase muscle mass with a progressive resistance program and a plan. It takes steady work over months, and results differ from person to person.
Get it checked by your doctor first if it's new or getting worse. If you're cleared, tell your coach before the first session. They'll pick moves that work around it and watch your form live.
For many men, yes. Two focused 30-minute sessions a week can cover the guideline of strength work on 2 days. If you want more volume, choose 60-minute sessions.
No. You can start with body weight and a backpack. A pair of adjustable dumbbells opens up a lot more. See strength training with a live coach and, if you're short on time, our page for busy professionals.
See if it works for you. Try your first session free. No credit card, no commitment.