The simplest way to get stronger (LA Times feature)

There was a great piece recently in the Los Angeles Times about a growing trend in strength training—slow, controlled, high-intensity workouts.

What stood out wasn’t just the method. It was who was doing it.

People in their 80s and 90s. Getting stronger. Staying independent. Lifting serious weight.

And here’s the surprising part: These workouts are typically just 20 minutes, once a week.

• No endless gym sessions.

• No complicated routines.

• Just focused, high-quality effort.

Why does it work?

Because moving slowly removes momentum, protects joints, and allows muscles to work harder—creating a stronger stimulus in less time.

In other words: It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing it right.

This is exactly what we do at EverStrongSF.

We guide you through a brief, highly focused workout—typically ~30 minutes once per week—designed to safely push your muscles to the level where real change happens.

That’s the minimum effective dose.

Do it consistently, and your body adapts. Miss it, and that signal fades.

Because the truth is…“The best time to start was before, the second best time to start is now.”

If you’ve been thinking about getting stronger—but feel like you don’t have the time, or don’t want a traditional gym experience—this is your opportunity to try something different.