Fitness Writer

Sofia Chen, MS

MS Exercise Science · NSCA-CSCS · Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
11+
Years of Clinical Practice
6
Articles Reviewed
4
Research Publications
2026
Joined Health Beyond Age

About

Sofia Chen, MS, CSCS is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credentialed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). She holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and has worked with adult populations on evidence-based fitness programming for over 11 years.

Sofia specializes in strength training for healthy aging, mobility work, and sports science applications for everyday fitness. Her writing translates peer-reviewed exercise research into practical, accessible guidance.

At Health Beyond Age, Sofia authors all Fitness and Exercise content, ensuring training recommendations are grounded in current exercise science.

The biggest fitness myth is that getting older means getting weaker. With the right prescription, every decade can be stronger than the last.

Education & Training

Master of Science, Kinesiology / Exercise Science, University of Texas at Austin — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR — 2012
Clinical Exercise Physiology Internship, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, Phoenix, AZ — 2014–2015

Certifications & Memberships

NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach (PN2)
NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Selected Publications

1
Resistance Training Frequency and Muscle Mass Preservation in Adults Over 60: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2023.
2
Balance Training Interventions and Fall Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis. Age and Ageing, 2021.
3
Aerobic vs. Combined Exercise Training on Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Diabetes Care, 2019.

Recent Articles at Health Beyond Age

Preventive Health

Emotional Exhaustion vs Burnout: Know the Difference

Preventive Health

Do You Need Electrolyte Drinks? When to Skip Them

Skin Care

Fungal Acne vs Acne: How to Tell Them Apart

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