http://ask.metafilter.com/124902/Can-anybody-recommend-a-personal-trainer-in-Austin-for-my-70-dad/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Can anybody recommend a personal trainer in Austin for my 70+ dad. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:11:41 -0800 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:11:41 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/124902/Can-anybody-recommend-a-personal-trainer-in-Austin-for-my-70-dad Can anybody recommend a personal trainer in Austin for my 70+ dad? <br /><br /> my dad is retired and has slowed down. his sedentary life is slowly killing him (and my mother with it). i need somebody i can hire to go to his house and kick his ass. s/he needs to be able to not only train him physically but motivate him psychologically so that he can enjoy his twilight years (and hopefully stay out of a home for a long as possible). nutrition training a plus but not necessary.<br> <br> he is not infirm by any measure, just lazy and slowing down. i firmly believe that with the proper intervention he could reverse this trend and realize a healthier outlook. <br> <br> i'm obviously looking for a concrete personal trainer referral that specializes in geriatric clients. however i will gladly welcome any advice from mefiers that have put up with the same situation. post:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.124902 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:45:35 -0800 monkeybutt personal trainer austin parents http://ask.metafilter.com/124902/Can-anybody-recommend-a-personal-trainer-in-Austin-for-my-70-dad#1785077 I have a recommendation for you - <a href="http://www.blueskystrongbox.com">Carlton Cullins</a>. He doesn't do geriatric clients exclusively, but he's had many around your dad's age. He is also a nutrition specialist and does a free initial consultation. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.124902-1785077 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:11:41 -0800 mattbucher