I’ve traveled 67 times around the earth on a journey that spans journalism, fitness, and marketing.

I spent decades as a magazine writer covering health, fitness, and nutrition for publications including TIME, Health, Family Circle, AARP, MSN Health, The Huffington Post, SELF, Shape, Glamour, and Oxygen. My work often blended my two professional worlds: writing and fitness.

I’m also a former personal trainer with four national certifications, including the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association - one of the industry’s most respected certifications.

When the media landscape shifted, I launched my own online fitness business, Ageless After 50, before transitioning into full-time copywriting through my agency, The CopyWorx. I later created and hosted the podcast High-Conversion Health Copywriter. The show ran for more than four years and produced over 170 episodes.

In 2025, I shifted gears. I began publishing essays on Medium about fitness, health, and the realities of getting older. My honest, experience-driven approach quickly resonated with readers over 50 who are also trying to figure out how to navigate aging while staying sharp and injury-free.

Today I focus on telling stories that combine science, experience, and a healthy dose of realism about what it means to stay fit and mentally sharp as you age.

I’m also the host of a new podcast Fit Over 50 Unfiltered, a podcast inspired by my Medium writing. I explores health, fitness, aging, and the unexpected realities of life after 50.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry… and hopefully join me on this journey we call aging.

We’re all in this together. ❤️

Linda

MY STORY

Hi, I’M Linda melone