Guided by Neuro-performance Movement Coach Brian (helping adults move and feel better using this same program since 2016), Strength Secrets uses isometric exercises to activate your nervous system, boost balance, and help you increase strength - without risking injury.

What You Get:

 ✅ Step-by-step video workouts with Brian

​✅ Progressive Training Plan

​✅ Printable Tracking Sheet

✅ ​Lifetime Access to Strength Secrets workouts

🧠 Brain-Boosted Strength

Tap into motor control regions including your motor cortex and cerebellum to build smarter strength.

🛡️ Joint-Safe & Injury-Resistant

No jumping, no weights, no pain. Perfect for aging joints and beginners alike.

🏠 Train at Home, On Your Time

All you need is your body, one piece of equipment
and less than an hour .

Why Isometric Strength Training?

Isometric exercises involve contracting your muscles without changing their length. This “stillness with intensity” doesn’t just sculpt your body—it activates key areas of the brain that directly influence mental clarity, mood, and stress regulation.

Brain Regions Activated by Isometric Exercise

✅ Prefrontal Cortex (executive function, decision-making)

✅ Motor Cortex (movement planning and control)

✅ Anterior Cingulate Cortex (attention, emotional regulation)

✅ Basal Ganglia (motor control and learning)

✅ Cerebellum (coordination, precision, timing)

According to Liu et al., 2020, isometric exercise activates these brain areas through sustained muscular engagement, leading to increased neural efficiency and mental resilience.

Brain-Body Benefits for Adults 45+

When these brain regions are activated regularly through isometric training, they contribute to:

✅ Improved Cognitive Function

✅ Reduced Anxiety & Stress

✅ Better Motor Coordination

✅ Enhanced Emotional Stability

✅ Greater Focus & Mental Endurance

Combined with the joint-safe and low-impact nature of isometric training, this makes it a powerful choice for adults seeking sustainable physical and mental vitality.

📚 What the Science Says

✅ Safe & Effective for Midlife and Beyond

A study by Millar et al. (2014) in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension found that isometric resistance training significantly reduces systolic blood pressure in adults over 45 — a critical factor in stroke and heart disease prevention.

📖 Citation:

Millar, P. J., McGowan, C. L., Cornelissen, V. A., Araujo, C. G., & Swaine, I. L. (2014). Evidence for the role of isometric exercise training in reducing blood pressure: potential mechanisms and future directions. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 16(10), 689–696. https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.12304

🧬 Neuroplasticity Benefits

Research in Neuroscience Letters (Chang et al., 2018) shows that regular isometric contractions increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)—a key molecule in neuroplasticity, mood regulation, and memory retention.

📖 Citation:

Chang, Y. K., Tsai, Y. J., Huang, C. J., Wang, C. C., & Chu, C. H. (2018). Effects of acute resistance exercise on cognition and BDNF levels in older adults. Neuroscience Letters, 667, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neulet.2018.02.012

💪 Efficiency Without Risk

Isometric training has been shown to provide substantial strength gains with minimal joint stress, making it ideal for aging populations with arthritis or limited mobility (Hunter et al., 2016).

📖 Citation:

Hunter, G. R., McCarthy, J. P., & Bamman, M. M. (2016). Effects of resistance training on older adults. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 42(2), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000011