About Lou Derrer
Age with confidence
At 65, Lou Derrer understands the challenges and rewards of aging firsthand. As a seasoned health and lifestyle coach, he’s dedicated to helping those 50 and older thrive through transformative coaching methods. Lou’s approach is grounded in both his own experience and years of study, including countless books, courses, and research on aging and longevity. By blending key coaching disciplines, Lou creates personalized and group programs that empower his clients to live with vitality and purpose at every age. His qualifications include:
Personal Fitness Trainer: Certified as a Canfitpro Personal Fitness Trainer, Lou helps clients build confidence and skill across foundational exercises, empowering them to safely and independently make fitness a part of their daily lives.
Active Aging Coach: As a certified Active Aging Coach, Lou promotes exercise routines that boost mobility, strength, and independence, supporting a vibrant, active lifestyle well into the later years.
Wildfit Coach: As a certified Wildfit Coach, Lou applies nutrition and lifestyle principles to help clients build healthier eating habits and make life choices that support vitality and a higher quality of life.
Retirement Coach: Lou’s first certification was in retirement coaching, a program focused on navigating the emotional and psychological aspects of retirement. He helps clients embrace this new phase of life with confidence and enthusiasm.
Age Coach: With expertise in goal-setting and personal development, Lou helps clients enhance their overall quality of life, emphasizing long-term wellness and fulfillment.
What do you see in your future? How would you like your story to unfold? Let’s have a chat if you’re ready to discuss this important topic.
The first principle
Find your ‘why’
Understanding your ‘why’ is essential for maintaining motivation as you pursue a healthier lifestyle, especially as you age. This personal motivation provides a deep-rooted reason to adhere to a healthy lifestyle, such as staying active to enjoy time with grandchildren or maintaining independence. Knowing why you’re committing to these goals helps to navigate challenges and sustain your efforts, even when obstacles arise. It transforms your health journey into a meaningful endeavor aimed at enriching your life and ensuring you can participate fully in cherished moments with loved ones. Your “why” serves as a powerful anchor, keeping you focused and driven towards your health and wellness aspirations.
If you were asked the question, “What’s your why?”, how would you answer? What is important to you? What aspect of your life would you miss the most if it was no longer an option? What are the things that bring you the most amount of joy?
