Group of smiling Coastal Strength & Fitness members posing together after a workout at the Newport News gym, celebrating consistency and community for adults over 40

How Newport News Locals Are Redefining Fitness After 40

November 05, 20252 min read

The “new normal” for fitness after 40

If you’re over 40 and live anywhere around Newport News, you’ve probably noticed something:
Getting in shape isn’t as simple as it used to be.

Life gets busier, recovery gets slower, and “quick fixes” stop working.

But here’s the good news — our Coastal Strength & Fitness community is proof that fitness after 40 doesn’t have to mean slowing down. It just means training smarter.


What “training smarter” actually looks like

Most people think they need to work harder to get results.
Our members have learned that the real secret is consistency + strategy.

That means:

  • Strength training two to three times per week to protect muscle and joints.

  • Cardio that actually builds endurance instead of just burning calories.

  • Nutrition that fits your real life — not a fad diet or cleanse.

This approach is why Coastal Strength & Fitness has become the go-to gym in Newport News for adults who want to look better, move better, and feel like themselves again.


Real people. Real results.

Last month, our Frequent Sweater board hit a record high — 134 members showed up for 12 or more workouts.

We had clients balancing work trips, kids’ activities, and packed schedules… and still finding time to move.
Because once you make it part of your week (and surround yourself with the right people), it becomes a lifestyle — not a chore.


Why local matters

Coastal isn’t a chain gym.
We’re local — right here in Newport News — and everything we do is built for this community.

Our members are your neighbors.
Our coaches live here, raise families here, and care about seeing you thrive here.

That connection is why people stay. And it’s why so many of our members say Coastal feels like home.


Ready to get started?

If you’re over 40 and ready to make fitness feel doable again, come see what makes Coastal Strength & Fitness different.

👉 Book your Free Strategy Session

You don’t need to be in shape to start.
You just need to start showing up — and we’ll take it from there.

Gary Deagle is the owner of Coastal Strength & Fitness, where he helps busy professionals build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with their health goals. As an Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, he wrote The Fitness Reset, a no-BS guide to breaking free from fitness confusion and creating sustainable results. With years of experience coaching real people, Gary simplifies fitness and nutrition so it fits into your life—not the other way around.

Gary Deagle

Gary Deagle is the owner of Coastal Strength & Fitness, where he helps busy professionals build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with their health goals. As an Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, he wrote The Fitness Reset, a no-BS guide to breaking free from fitness confusion and creating sustainable results. With years of experience coaching real people, Gary simplifies fitness and nutrition so it fits into your life—not the other way around.

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