ABOUT

FitLifeMove

"FitLifeMove for 50+" is your dedicated resource for embracing an active and vibrant lifestyle in your golden years.

Taking care of yourself at age 50 and over can be compared to carefully maintaining a classic car. Just as a car requires regular maintenance to perform optimally over time, our physical, mental and emotional well-being require special attention as we age. This involves adopting healthy lifestyle habits, nourishing our bodies with nutritious foods, staying active to maintain mobility, and practicing mindfulness to promote emotional balance. Just like a well-maintained car provides reliable, long-lasting performance, taking care of yourself at age 50 and older can contribute to a fulfilling and active life throughout the years.

Explore our tips and tricks to help you optimize your “engine” and fully enjoy the journey of maturity!

Michel, founder

From the age of four, through doors opened initially by his mother, a physical education teacher, he was involved in sports - soccer player, pole-vault athlete and coach of the new born French National backcountry ski team.

M.Sc. / Exercise Physiology
From 1984 till 1989, he attended in France the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport in Lyon and Dijon, followed by one year at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Saint-Etienne to acquire a Master of Science in Exercice Physiology.

Moving his young family to Vancouver, BC
In 1997, he and his wife moved from France to Vancouver with their two young children –three and five. It was a big adventure to arrive with two kids and no jobs – long story short, the first 4 years challenged their tenacity.

July 2015 - First Ironman in Whistler.
In 2014, he delved into endurance racing and completed three Ironman
Whistler 2015 & 2019 - Vineman (Sonoma) 2016

Certified Ironman Coach.
In 2016, after finishing the Ironman Vineman in the Sonoma County, but still experiencing excruciating pain during the run, he decided to better understand the process of training these specific endurance races and became a certified Ironman Coach in 2017.

FitLifeMove is the fruit of all the reflections, experiences accumulated since running around with his brothers in gymnasiums back in the 70s and, last but not least, the new realities he encountered when he entered the 50+ age group.

It’s building a community of like-minded people who are interested to pursue a fulfilling and active life throughout the years.