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PhD Kinesiology NSCA-CSCS ACE Senior Fitness 20 Years Experience

Move better.
Live fully.
Age on your
own terms.

Move pain-free. Build lasting strength. Age on your own terms — powerfully and with purpose.

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Evidence-based programming backed by 20 years of clinical and coaching research

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Specializing in pain-free movement, balance & mobility for adults aged 50–82

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Works directly with your physicians and physical therapists on your care team

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Active older adult exercising confidently with energy and strength

The Longevity Promise

"Train for the next thirty years, not the next thirty days. Move pain-free. Stay independent. Outlast the diagnosis."

— Dr. Robert Hayes

PhD Kinesiology · University of Colorado NSCA-CSCS Certified NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist ACE Senior Fitness Specialist Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)

Evidence-Based

The science of
aging powerfully

Contrary to popular belief, the body responds to progressive strength training at every age. Adults over 50 who engage in structured resistance training show measurable improvements in bone density, muscle mass, balance, and metabolic health — often within 8–12 weeks.

Dr. Hayes's programming is built directly on this research. Every exercise is selected for its therapeutic and functional benefit, not just its aesthetic result.

Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is preventable and reversible through progressive training

Resistance training reduces fall risk by up to 34% in adults over 65

Strength training improves insulin sensitivity, bone density, and cognitive function

Adults 50+ respond to training at comparable rates to younger adults — the key is appropriate programming

Selected research the program is built on

  • Progressive resistance training is associated with meaningfully reduced fall incidence in adults over 65.

    Liu & Latham (Cochrane Database, 2009)

  • Adults 50+ respond to resistance training at rates comparable to younger cohorts when load is appropriately programmed.

    Peterson et al. (Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2011)

  • Strength training reverses many markers of sarcopenia within 8–12 weeks of consistent training.

    Westcott (Curr Sports Med Rep, 2012)

  • Combined balance + strength work produces durable improvements in gait, transfers, and independence.

    Cadore et al. (Rejuvenation Res, 2013)

Senior clients doing balance and mobility exercises at Longevity Athletics

Client Journeys

Lives transformed,
not just bodies

Gerald F., 67 — before working with Dr. Hayes Before
Gerald F., 67 — after training with Dr. Hayes After

Gerald F., 67

Hip pain eliminated — returned to golf

"I was told surgery was my only option. Robert proved everyone wrong in 12 weeks."

Margaret T., 72 — before working with Dr. Hayes Before
Margaret T., 72 — after training with Dr. Hayes After

Margaret T., 72

First 5K at 72, no walking breaks

"I joined to stay active. I didn't expect to become an athlete."

Dennis K., 58 — before working with Dr. Hayes Before
Dennis K., 58 — after training with Dr. Hayes After

Dennis K., 58

Reversed pre-diabetes markers in 6 months

"My doctor called my bloodwork 'remarkable.' I call it Robert's programming."

Programs

Science-backed programming
for every stage

Every program begins with a comprehensive movement assessment. The plan is built around you — not a template.

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Move Well Foundation

Restore fundamental movement patterns, eliminate compensations, and build a pain-free foundation at any fitness level.

  • Functional movement screening
  • Corrective exercise protocol
  • Low-impact strength introduction
  • Mobility & flexibility work
  • Nutrition for healthy aging
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Active Longevity

Progressive strength and cardiovascular training designed for adults 50+ who want to keep doing the things they love for decades to come.

  • Progressive strength programming
  • Cardiovascular health protocols
  • Balance & fall prevention
  • Bone density optimization
  • Weekly 1-on-1 coaching
  • Lifestyle coaching

Performance Aging

For the active adult who wants to compete, adventure, or simply outperform people half their age. Advanced longevity optimization.

  • Athletic performance programming
  • VO2 max & HRV tracking
  • Advanced nutrition & recovery
  • Sleep optimization
  • Supplement & biomarker review
  • Quarterly lab review partnership

Pricing

Investment in your longevity

Every plan begins with a free movement assessment. No contracts.

Foundation

$167/mo

  • Movement screening
  • Monthly program
  • Bi-weekly check-ins
  • Mobility guide
  • Email support
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Longevity

$297/mo

  • Custom quarterly program
  • Weekly check-ins
  • Bi-weekly video calls
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Balance & mobility work
  • Direct coach messaging
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Performance

$497/mo

  • Full athletic programming
  • Weekly video calls
  • Advanced biomarker review
  • Sleep & recovery coaching
  • Supplement guidance
  • Unlimited messaging
  • Priority scheduling
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Dr. Robert Hayes — Functional Fitness & Longevity Specialist
NSCA-CSCSNASM Corrective Exercise SpecialistACE Senior FitnessTitleist Performance (TPI)Functional Movement Specialist

Your Coach

Dr. Robert Hayes

Functional Fitness & Longevity Specialist

Dr. Robert Hayes combines 20 years of exercise science with a doctorate in kinesiology to deliver programming that doesn't just extend your lifespan — it extends your healthspan.

After spending years in clinical rehabilitation, Robert recognized a gap: older adults were being trained with caution when they needed to be trained with intention. His Longevity Athletics model restores function, rebuilds confidence, and creates genuine athletic capacity for adults 50 and beyond. Pain-free movement is not a goal — it's the baseline.

Four things we believe

  • Strength is the foundation of aging well.

    We don't chase a number on the scale. We chase the ability to carry your own groceries at 80.

  • Pain is information, not a verdict.

    Every program starts with a functional movement screen. We rebuild the pattern, not just rest the joint.

  • Progress is measured in capacity.

    Standing from the floor. Lifting the grandchild. Hiking the trail. Those are our metrics.

  • Slow on purpose. Stronger for it.

    Periodized progression. Honest deload weeks. Twenty years of clients still training is the only proof we need.

Client Voices

More than fitness.
Freedom of movement.

Interview excerpts collected with each client's consent.

"My rheumatologist reduced three of my medications after six months of working with Robert. I can hike, play with my grandchildren, and sleep through the night. I feel younger at 64 than I did at 54. This is not hyperbole."

Barbara W., 64

Active Longevity · 18 months

Off all meds

"Robert's approach is rigorous and grounded in actual science. No fads, no shortcuts. I competed in a senior athletic meet at 71 and placed second in my age group. My family couldn't believe it. I could."

Jim S., 71

Performance Aging · 14 months

Competed at 71

"I had chronic knee pain for 11 years. Eleven years. Robert identified my movement dysfunction in the first session and built a program around it. In eight months, I hiked the Rockies for the first time in my life."

Sandra L., 59

Move Well Foundation · 8 months

Pain-free

No Commitment Required

A free movement assessment.
Your roadmap to longevity.

Dr. Hayes will assess your movement patterns, discuss your history, and build a personalized roadmap — at no cost, with no pressure to join.

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Find Us

Location & Hours

Longevity Athletics

4120 Cherry Creek North Dr

Denver, CO 80246

(720) 555-0452

robert@longevityathletics.com

Session Hours

Monday / Wednesday / Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday / Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Mature clients doing balance work in a serene fitness studio

Designed for 50+

Every aspect of our facility — from floor surfaces to equipment selection — is thoughtfully designed for the safety, comfort, and performance of older adults.

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Dr. Hayes personally reviews every submission and responds within 48 hours.

Dr. Hayes reviews every submission personally. Response within 48 hours.