Strength training that fits a body with some history, coached live on video by the same person every week.
If you're in your 50s or early 60s, you may still be working, maybe helping parents or grandkids, and noticing that stairs, bags and long drives feel harder than they used to. This page is for you. HipTrain is live 1-on-1 personal training over video with the same certified coach each week, from about $14 a session, and your first session is free.
The muscle math is real. Harvard Health notes that after age 30 you can lose as much as 3% to 5% of your muscle per decade. By 55, that can show up as a harder time getting off the floor or carrying a suitcase. The CDC asks adults to do muscle-strengthening work on at least 2 days a week, for all major muscle groups, plus 150 minutes a week of moderate activity like brisk walking.
Most people your age aren't doing it, and that's fixable. In CDC data from 2020, only 21.6% of men and 17.6% of women aged 50 to 64 met both the strength and the aerobic guidelines. The usual reasons are time, not knowing what to do, and fear of getting hurt. A booked session with a real person fixes the first two. A coach watching your form helps with the third.
Your body has a history. Maybe it's a knee from old soccer days, a back that tightens after a long day at the desk, or a shoulder that clicks. A coach can swap a deep squat for a squat to a chair, or a floor push-up for one at the counter, the moment they see you struggle. A video plan can't see you.
It fits a full life. Thirty minutes from your living room, with no drive, means it can happen before work or at lunch. You can reschedule anytime in the app when life gets in the way.
Safety first. HipTrain coaches are certified personal trainers, not doctors or physical therapists. Talk with your doctor before you start a new exercise plan, and tell your coach about any injury or medicine that matters.
Here's an example, not a script. Say you're 57, you sit most of the day, your lower back gets stiff, and your right knee aches on stairs. A 30-minute session might go like this:
Next week, the same coach remembers what was hard and adds a little more where you're ready. That steady progress is the point.
"I LOVE my trainer! He is leading me to improve my stamina and balance after hip replacement at a cost I can afford. Also I appreciate the ease of adjusting our schedule and that he is ok with 30 minute sessions." (Helene B., Google review)
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HipTrain holds 5.0 on Google from 81 reviews. Every member's experience is their own, and we can't promise results.
To match the "2 days of strength a week" guideline, the most popular fit is two 30-minute sessions a week: $119.99 a month, or about 8.7 sessions at about $14 each. If you'd like longer sessions, 60 minutes works out to about $25 each. The first session is free with no card.
You can pay with pre-tax money too, since HipTrain is HSA / FSA eligible. One catch: IRS Publication 502 says fitness costs usually qualify only when they're for a specific condition a doctor diagnosed, which often means getting a Letter of Medical Necessity. Your plan has the final say.
In person, Thumbtack lists a national average of about $55 an hour for a personal trainer, with a common range of $40 to $100. Two in-person hours a week at that average would be close to $480 a month.
No. The CDC's strength guideline applies to every adult, including older adults, and it says some activity is better than none. Many people start in their 50s or later. Start light, learn good form, and build slowly.
Guidelines suggest strength work on at least 2 days a week, plus about 150 minutes of moderate activity like walking. Two coached sessions plus a few brisk walks covers it for most people.
Often, yes, with your doctor's okay. Tell your coach before you start. They'll pick moves that don't aggravate it, such as squats to a higher chair or hinges with a light load, and watch your form live. See our low-impact training page for more.
Thirty minutes is plenty for most people starting out, and it's easier to keep up. Pick 60 if you want more time for mobility work or longer strength blocks. You can change later. For a deeper look at lifting, see strength training with a live coach.
Want to see if it fits your week? Try your first session free. It takes two minutes to sign up, and there's no credit card needed.