How to Stay Strong at Any Age: A Conversation with Tricia Yap & William Louey
In the latest episode of Growing Young with William Louey, entrepreneur and wellness advocate William Louey sits down with Tricia Yap, founder of Limitless, a leading functional medicine and longevity centre in Hong Kong. Their discussion goes far beyond typical gym talk — touching on the science of aging, the value of movement, and the real-life benefits of strength training at any age.
Invest in Your Health Before It’s Urgent
From the outset, Tricia Yap makes it clear: health isn’t something you fix when it breaks — it’s something you invest in consistently. At Limitless, she and her team focus on highly personalised wellness plans that combine lab testing, posture analysis, and lifestyle assessments. The goal is not only to help clients live longer, but to help them live better — pain-free, energetic, and confident in their movement.
“You’ve invested in your health,” she tells William, acknowledging his vitality at 66 years old. “And what I see a lot of people is they want to invest, but they’re not prepared to commit.”
Why Movement Matters More Than You Think
Pain-free movement is central to the idea of healthy aging. “If you can’t move without pain, how can you enjoy life?” Tricia asks. She points to posture analysis and biomechanical assessments as the first step in helping people return to functional, injury-free movement.
William agrees. For him, daily movement isn’t just a fitness choice — it’s part of a larger philosophy. “Up to now, I make sure my luggage has no wheels. I always carry it,” he says. “I use everyday activities as my gym.”
The Truth About Strength Training and Aging
There’s a persistent myth that older adults should avoid lifting heavy weights. Tricia challenges this head-on. “Actually, that’s what you need,” she says. Weight training helps counteract sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and osteopenia (bone density loss), two of the biggest threats to independence as we age. And it’s never too late to start.
“We have people that start here at 70,” she shares. “They just want to stop falling. It doesn’t matter when you start — as long as you start.”
William agrees, recalling a recent moment when he hoisted his grown son onto his shoulders at a family wedding — a tradition they’d started 15 years earlier. “People said, ‘Be careful!’ But I was doing it,” he laughs.
It’s Not About the Gym, It’s About the Lifestyle
Perhaps the most powerful insight from this conversation is the idea that fitness isn’t confined to a gym. It’s about how we move, sit, stand, and carry ourselves every day. From walking more to simply taking breaks from sitting, Tricia encourages small daily changes that compound over time.
“Stand, walk, move,” she says. “A 5-minute break can reset your whole system — circulation, digestion, focus. It all matters.”
It’s Never Too Late to Start
Whether you're 30 or 70, Tricia Yap and William Louey prove that staying strong is a choice — one made every day through movement, consistency, and intentional living. Strength, health, and vitality aren’t reserved for the young. With the right guidance and mindset, anyone can begin growing young.