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In this episode of the Masterlete Podcast, host Wendy Lutter sits down with Connie Sheehan, founder of Push Fitness, for a deeply human conversation about movement, purpose, and community—especially later in life.
Connie shares her remarkable journey from someone who “never moved” in her youth to becoming a fitness instructor in her 40s, a triathlete who once couldn’t swim, a marathon runner, and ultimately the creator of a fitness space designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and empowering—particularly for women and people of color. Along the way, she reflects on the pivotal moments that changed her relationship with movement, including a powerful encounter during her first triathlon that reframed fear into purpose.
The conversation explores why representation matters in fitness, how community can be the difference between quitting and showing up, and why strength training is essential—not for aesthetics, but for function, confidence, and independence as we age. Connie also discusses the role of purpose in sustaining long-term movement, the mental and emotional benefits of running and training with others, and what it means to keep doing hard things well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond.
This episode is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to start, that movement is for every body, and that building healthspan is as much about connection and meaning as it is about physical strength.
