Massage & Personal Training with James

LIFELONG STRONG 50+ FITNESS
WNC Fitness Lab: Small Group and Personal Training

Life after 50 should be full of freedom, fun and fulfillment. But aches, pains, injuries, and health problems can get in the way.

You want to get fit, but you don’t know where to start.

You need guidance so you don’t hurt yourself and you don’t waste your time.

And you don’t want to be in a class full of 20 year-olds with a trainer who doesn’t understand your abilities.

Welcome to LifeLong Strong!

A comprehensive functional fitness program that combines endurance, strength, balance and flexibility for ages 50 and up.

Guided by a physical therapist, you will work around any injuries or health conditions to safely get fit so you can enjoy this phase of life.
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Group Classes

Get the social support and energy of a group fitness class while also getting the careful attention of a physical therapist/trainer.

Schedule a time to meet with our physical therapy staff to see if our program is right for you. Or come try a class for FREE.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-10am
- Monday - Friday (5 days) 1-2pm
Memberships are for 2x/week, 3x/week or 10-Pack Class Pass

No contract
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LifeLong Strong program is open for ongoing enrollment. The goal is to safely and effectively increase strength, energy levels and health for people over 50. The class provides professional instruction by a physical therapist and the social support of a group of peers. This will be an inclusive, positive, welcoming environment where all people will be supported to reach their individual goals even if they have never exercised before.

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There will be a free individual fitness/movement assessment prior to starting to determine fitness level and any injuries or conditions participants need to work around.

Classes will be an hour long and will always include a warm-up, a work-out that combines strength, cardio and balance, and a cool down/ stretching at the end.

The location is CrossFit Weaverville X-Caliber. We will be using weights, rowing machines, bikes, boxes, bars and other equipment, depending on each participant’s ability. All movements will be scaled/modified to meet your fitness level. The class will be instructed by Angel Trail, physical therapist, CrossFit trainer and owner of Big Ivy PT. Angel has a passion for helping people get fit, increase energy levels, and decrease pain. She has a special interest in helping people 50 and up get and stay fit.

Classes are at 9am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 1pm Monday to Friday (5 days). We may add more classes/times depending on interest and customers' preferred schedules. If you are interested but would prefer a different time, please let us know by clicking the “Request Enrollment or More Info” button and sending a message through the contact form.

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WNC Fitness Lab Personal Training

Functional strength and conditioning for your specific needs and goals.

Work towards your specific goals or work around injuries to get fit. Learn about our Fitness Director James Mace

WNC Fitness Lab Small Group Training

Functional strength and conditioning approved by our Physical Therapists and instructed by our Certified Personal Trainers. Classes of 5 or less.

Small group exercise instruction and movement education for optimal strength and conditioning across the lifespan. Classes are 45-60 minutes long with a max of 5 participants.
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Learn about our Fitness Director James Mace

JAMES MARTIN MACE

LMBT, CPT – Fitness Director, Massage, Personal Training, Health Coaching

James is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (LMBT #21817), a graduate of the Western North Carolina School of Massage, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 2014). He holds additional certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the CHEK Institute, and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. His work as a holistic personal trainer integrates Neuromuscular Therapy massage with functional fitness to restore structural integrity and reduce chronic pain.

By prioritizing function, longevity, and structural resilience, James' approach to personal training significantly departs from the mainstream fitness world's emphasis on aesthetics. At the core of his work is a firm belief that every body is unique and carries expressive potential. Through corrective exercise plans and movement education packages, James supports his clients as they liberate themselves to move freely, easily, and joyfully.

James draws on a number of tools to help his clients thrive, including SFMR instruction (Self Myofascial Release), comparative range of motion assessments, compound pattern diagnostics, assisted proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, personalized program design, Trigger Point massage, and somatically informed lifestyle coaching. Each of these tools has played an important role in James' lifelong journey as a movement practitioner, athlete, weightlifter, martial artist, and dancer.

Current pursuits include ongoing studies in Contact Improvisation, BodyMind Centering™, Idiokinesis, Feldenkrais, and the Ido Portal Method. James is also a musician based in Asheville, N.C.

Massage & Personal Training with James

Welcome to LifeLong Strong!

Group Classes

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WNC Fitness Lab Personal Training

WNC Fitness Lab Small Group Training

Learn about our Fitness Director James Mace

JAMES MARTIN MACE

LMBT, CPT – Fitness Director, Massage, Personal Training, Health Coaching