Midcoast Functional Training, LLC

08/16/2026

Yet another study showing strength training significantly reduces our risk of dying. This study also discusses the "sweet spot" of only 90-120 minutes of strength training needed each week to see these benefits.

Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for around 90 to 120 minutes weekly had a 13% lower risk of dying early, with especially large reductions in deaths from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Pa...

08/03/2026

These 4 women did fantastic at their first ever powerlifting competition at the Maine Senior Games over the weekend. They brought home lots of medals and personal bests and, most importantly, had fun! Please help us in congratulating them!

07/21/2026

If you have noticed lack of strength gains as you've gotten older, it may not be just your advancing age. Our muscular system remains responsive throughout our lives even if it doesn't respond like it did in our 20s and 30s. If you're not making the progress that you expect or want, you may need to look at a few areas to adjust.
1. Increase weight or number of reps to provide a proper stimulus to the muscular system
2. Check your protein intake to make sure you're providing the enough of the building blocks for muscle growth
3. Make sure you're getting enough sleep. This is the only time our body repairs itself, specifically the damage done during strength training.

Bottom line, don't give up if you're not seeing progress. Investigate those areas listed above and seek guidance if you need some help.

07/15/2026

We have one Maine State Champion in the office and hoping to have more! If you're looking for a fun activity in a few weeks, we are training 4 women to compete in the Maine Senior Games Powerlifting competition on August 2nd in Scarborough. Come support our MFT team and see people lift some heavy weight!

Powerlifting Powerlifting is new for 2026! Event Schedule August 2, 2026, 8:30am Registration deadline is July 25 Hurt & Co, Scarborough - DIRECTIONS Event Details If you have questions about this event, please email Melinda and Dannie at [email protected] Squat Deadlift Bench Press Reference Guid...

07/12/2026

We are happy to announce that our very own Richelle Sipiora is the 2026 Maine State and New England age group discus champion!! Please help us in congratulating her in this huge accomplishment!

07/08/2026

For those clients coming to the office on Thursday and Friday, there will be road closures due to the Air Show, specifically the back entrance coming from 123 by the golf course. You'll need to enter the Landing on the other side, off of Bath Rd or 24.

As a reminder, we will be closed on Saturday due to the Air Show. We will resume normal hours on Monday.

The link below is road closures on Saturday and Sunday if you do decide to come out to the Landing over the weekend. The only significant closing on Thursday and Friday is the road from 123.

GSOM 2026 Road Map 1 (2)

07/07/2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July and is having a great summer! We've been quiet on here, but we're still here. It's been very busy in the office, but we're hoping to be more active on here to provide helpful information, news updates and pictures of what we're doing. In the meantime, keep the summer vibes going!

03/23/2026

We highly recommend Dr Cardella and the amazing work she is doing in the Lifestyle Medicine field! She provides compassionate and individualized care for all of her clients. Give her a call if you're ready to take your health to the next level!

02/02/2026

Depending on your fitness goals, variety can be a good thing to incorporate into your routine.

Engaging in this habit could lower your risk of death by 19 percent.

01/01/2026

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank all of our family, friends, clients and followers! We had a great 2025 and we have you all to thank for your support!

We have a lot of wonderful things planned for 2026 so stay tuned for exciting news and updates.