Meet Avelina Acosta: Co-Founder of 3Score Gym and Advocate for Adult Strength Training in Berkeley

3Score Gym trainer in Berkeley, CA

Healthspan Headlines Share : Meet Avelina Acosta: Co-Founder of 3Score Gym and Advocate for Adult Strength Training in Berkeley The following interview is a reprint of  America’s Women Magazine, Bay Area Editionarticle: “Co-founder Avelina Acosta Turns Conventional Fitness on its Head, 3Score Gym is Built to Break Limits”  Original Content found HERE Avelina Acosta, co-founder […]

What is “Age Appropriate” Strength Training?

age appropriate strength training for adults over 40 helps this group stay active exploring the woods

As we age, preserving strength, mobility, and independence becomes increasingly important. Adults over 40 face unique challenges — including age-related muscle loss, decreased bone density, and longer recovery times — that make age appropriate strength training for adults over 40 not just beneficial, but essential. At 3Score Gym, we specialize in training adults over 40 with science-backed barbell programs. This age group needs strength training to preserve bone and muscle mass so that they can enjoy physical activities and remain independent for the rest of their lives.

Compared to younger novice lifters older folks need to:

Women’s Strength Training for Power & Confidence

women's strength training

Women strength training is more than just physical exercise—it’s a powerful way to reclaim confidence, resilience, and personal power. Trainer Lacee Lazoff’s inspiring journey shows how lifting weights helped her navigate profound life challenges, including loss, heartbreak, and uncertainty. Through solo gym sessions and strength training, Lazoff found solace and control during difficult times, breaking through societal expectations of femininity. Strength training became her form of resistance against limiting beliefs and a path to embrace both vulnerability and power. Now living authentically in the Pacific Northwest, Lazoff celebrates how building muscle reshaped her mindset and self-worth. She encourages women everywhere to see strength as unique to their journey and to use it as a tool for empowerment. At 3Score Gym, we specialize in helping adults over 40 discover their version of strong through expert training that supports long-term health and vitality. Remember, when life feels overwhelming, fueling your strength inside and out can transform how you face every challenge. The barbell is waiting.