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How Row House Found Its Over-40 Marketing Niche, with Noel Miller

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What happens when a national fitness brand realizes its best members are over 40? For Row House, it sparked a powerful new direction—and a brand refresh rooted in vitality, community, and smart training.

In this episode of the Optimal Aging Podcast, Jay Croft chats with Noel Miller, Row House's Manager of Training and a 30-year fitness pro. Noel shares how the indoor rowing franchise took a close look at its data, saw who was showing up, and leaned all the way into a smart, low-impact, high-intensity training model that's ideal for midlife adults.

This is more than a business case study—it's a roadmap for fitness professionals who want to grow by speaking directly to people over 40 in ways that are authentic, inclusive, and deeply motivating.

👤 Guest: Noel Miller

Bio:
Noel Miller is a longtime group fitness instructor and coach who now serves as the Manager of Training at Row House, a growing boutique fitness brand with more than 40 studios across the U.S. His passion for community, music-driven workouts, and lifelong vitality fuels his mission to make fitness accessible—and exciting—for people at every stage of life.

Links:

Row House: https://www.therowhouse.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noelmilleratl/

🧭 Episode Highlights

00:00 – Vitality at any age
Noel and Jay discuss redefining fitness as you age, and what it really means to feel “vital.”

02:00 – Meet Noel
A 30-year industry veteran, Noel shares his journey from aerobics classes in college to national leadership at Row House.

05:00 – From pandemic pivot to passion
How a job search in 2021 led Noel to Row House and eventually into a leadership role.

06:30 – The breakthrough research
Row House hired an agency to evaluate its brand, audience, and growth strategy — and found their core customer was over 40.

08:00 – Rowing as a longevity tool
Why rowing is ideal for people with joint issues, recovering from injuries, or wanting sustainable fitness.

10:00 – The full-body workout myth
Jay shares his surprise at how demanding rowing really is, and Noel explains why it works 85% of your muscles.

13:00 – Creating a campaign
How Row House launched a marketing refresh rooted in real testimonials, vitality, and inclusivity.

17:00 – HILIT: High-Intensity, Low-Impact Training
Why this training style is gaining ground and is ideal for midlife adults.

21:00 – From vanity to vitality
Jay and Noel reflect on shifting motivations for exercise, from looks to lifestyle.

25:00 – Social proof matters
Why Row House’s marketing now features real clients over 40 — and what other businesses can learn from it.

30:00 – The path forward
How Row House plans to keep growing with authenticity and purpose.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Row House: https://www.therowhouse.com

🎤 Host: Jay Croft
Jay helps fitness professionals grow their businesses by serving the over-50 market with clarity, confidence, and proven messaging.

🌐 Podcast Website: https://primefitcontent.com
📬 Contact: [email protected]
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/croftjay

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Chapters

1. Vitality And Aging Set The Stage (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Row House And New Focus (00:01:18)

3. Noel’s Background And Role (00:03:40)

4. Research Uncovers The 40+ Opportunity (00:05:20)

5. Why Rowing: Low Impact, Full Body (00:07:15)

6. Real Stories: From 94 To Knee Rehab (00:10:10)

7. Demystifying Rowing Technique (00:12:15)

8. Training Types: Endurance To Strength (00:15:10)

9. HILIT Explained And Benefits (00:18:00)

10. Low Impact For Joints And Longevity (00:20:20)

11. Marketing The Message: Vitality (00:22:20)

12. Vanity To Vitality: Motivation Shift (00:25:10)

13. Storytelling And Authentic Testimonials (00:28:00)

14. Beyond Boomers: Why 40+ Matters (00:31:10)

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