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TIGERS EYE LIFE

The Art of Energy & Strength for accomplished women 45+
Optimal Health isn't just a goal—it's a skill and an art form you practice daily.
For accomplished women, strength training becomes the foundation that powers everything else: leading with energy when others burn out, saying yes to adventures others can't handle, and building capability for whatever comes next.

Energy & Strength for
the incredible future you dream of
co-Founders Karen & Ryan
"They're like the Wizard of Oz or maybe Glinda, the Good Witch. They know that we already have everything in there, they just help us find it in ourselves."
- Member of an accountability pod
REAL TALK: HEALTH ISN'T THE END GOAL
It's the foundation that powers everything else you want.
  • Having consistent, reliable energy to carry you through the day and evening
  • Choosing activities and recreation that require real physical capability
  • Feeling genuinely excited about life, not being worried that your body is failing
  • Carrying grandchildren around with ease
  • Joining your adult children on trips they've planned
  • Choosing bucket list vacations like gorilla trekking in Africa with confidence
  • Being proud that you look like you take care of yourself
  • Being confident in showing up and dispelling any perception that, as a mature woman, you're invisible

These are some of our client results & they can be yours, too.
THE SCIENCE OF GREAT HEALTH IS UNIVERSAL. THE ART IS YOURS.
There are proven principles for how women 45+ build strength, manage energy, and reverse physical decline. This is the research backed science. How you apply these principles to your life, schedule, and preferences? That's your art.
"Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own." - Bruce Lee
Most health, fitness, and strength programs give you rigid rules:
"Follow our exact meal plan."
"Do these specific workouts."

Here's the TRUTH. Your life isn't their life.

We teach you the foundational principles to a sustainable, healthy life, then help you adapt them to work for YOUR reality. That's why women stay with our approach for years, not weeks.
OUR APPROACH
Systematic Science, Personalized Application
Strength
Ryan's programming builds capability for women whose bodies are changing. Whether you're experiencing joint stiffness, muscle loss, or wondering if it's "too late" - our systematic approach works with your physiology, not against it. Perfect for women who know strength matters and need an approach that works.
Nutrition
Simple strategies that address energy crashes, metabolism shifts, and hormonal changes without rigid meal plans. Stabilize energy, support sleep, and fuel strength gains through approaches that fit your actual life. Understand why your body's needs have shifted and work with those changes strategically.
Recovery
Sleep optimization and stress management for women whose hormones have changed the rules. Evidence-based protocols that address the new normal - whether it's 2 AM wake-ups, heightened stress responses, or old coping techniques not working. Learn to work with your body's current patterns to support energy and strength.
Precision
We teach universal principles, then help you adapt them to YOUR schedule and life. No cookie-cutter approaches. Whether you're traveling, managing caregiving, or dealing with unpredictable energy, you'll know how to modify without abandoning your health practices. Systematic programming meets intelligent application.
The Art of Energy & Strength
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
MASTERY: Cultivating freedom through discipline and progress
Building freedom through strength and systems, one workout at a time. Small, consistent actions compound into increased capability. Like any valuable skill, cultivating strength through training reflects progress, becoming a part of who you are through practice, not perfection.
PRECISION: Making actions intentional and impactful
Every workout includes intentional actions- every precise choice moves you forward. We help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works for women experiencing hormonal changes. Your time is valuable; you want to be sure your actions are meaningful.
ADAPTABILITY: Our approach adapts when life gets demanding
Travel, work deadlines, family obligations—our adaptability principle flexes to your reality without causing you to lose momentum. Sustainability over perfection.
HARMONY: Aligning health with your values and lifestyle
Harmonized health becomes the foundation that powers your work, aligns with your life, maintains your values, prioritizes relationships, and prepares you for adventures. Your health is a part of your life, it's not something that competes with everything else.
COMMITMENT: Valuing the process, not just the result
Celebrate showing up consistently. Progress happens through sustainable habits, not dramatic overhauls. We measure success by who you're becoming, not just what you're lifting.
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ENERGY & STRENGTH: WHAT REALLY MATTERS
In a world obsessed with quick fixes, accomplished women understand what truly creates options: energy to lead effectively and strength to handle whatever comes.
Energy means mental clarity for complex decisions, emotional reserves for difficult conversations, and physical vitality that lasts all day—not just until 3 PM.
Strength means resilience when setbacks happen, confidence to set boundaries under pressure, and the capability to say yes to adventures others can't handle.
Together, they create freedom—to live life on your terms instead of being limited by what your body can't do.
The Accomplished Woman
Ready to Invest in Her Future
What you're experiencing
Your body isn't responding like it used to. Energy crashes by afternoon. Sleep feels less restorative. Weight is shifting despite eating the same way.
You may exercise regularly but haven't built systematic strength. You know strength training matters but haven't approached it systematically.
You feel you're missing out on some of the best parts of life due to your capabilities.
You're tired of being underestimated, but truth be told, you know you need to change to prove them wrong. And, sometimes it feels like as you age, you're becoming invisible.
You refuse to accept that your most capable years are behind you, and you want to work with women who feel the same way.
What you want
Consistent energy throughout the day with low or no menopausal symptoms
Protection against bone density loss, muscle deterioration, and cognitive decline
Confidence to say yes to opportunities you've only dreamed about
To be stronger at 65 than you were at 50
To feel like your body is working for you, not against you
To have undeniable vitality and capability that commands respect and defies age-related assumptions
STOP BEING INVISIBLE & UNDERESTIMATED
You have decades of experience and proven capabilities. But people have started making assumptions about your limitations based on your age, not your actual abilities.
The shift that happens when you become strong is undeniable.

When you're strong and energetic, people stop suggesting you "take it easy." Your opinions carry weight. You get the respect your experience deserves. You look the part.
This is what systematic strength training creates: not just better health, but a deep seated confidence in approaching life with zest on your own terms.
PROGRAMS, COACHING & COMMUNITY
"When purpose is your alarm clock and health is your priority, we're ready for you." - Karen & Ryan

Most programs give you rigid rules. We give you systematic principles you can adapt to your real life. That's the difference between short-term compliance and long-term transformation.
The Art of Energy & Strength: Group Strength Training
Our signature program—a community of accomplished women building strength together. Join Karen live 3-4x per week alongside women who share your ambitions for what's possible.
What You'll Experience
  • 3-4x weekly live group strength training with Karen's real-time coaching
  • Progressive 17-week training cycles created by Ryan that build genuine strength
  • Ryan's expert programming - meticulously designed for women experiencing hormonal changes
  • Form guidance and modifications for your unique needs
  • Networking, fun, and friendship among peers on the same journey
  • Weekly accountability calls with your training community
  • Recorded workouts for times you miss
  • Train from home with basic equipment (dumbbells, bands, barbells)
Who It's For
Accomplished women 45+ who are proud to be taking care of themselves through systematic strength and improved health habits. Perfect whether you're new to strength training or returning after years away. You value community accountability and expert guidance over going it alone.
Membership Options: Ongoing 4 week memberships, quarterly commitment, or annual commitment with savings
The 12-week Energy & Strength Accelerator
Complete support for accomplished women ready to master the fundamentals. Build your foundation in strength training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset—as you transition seamlessly into our ongoing community.
What You'll Experience
  • 3x weekly live group strength training with expert coaching and form guidance
  • Weekly group coaching calls covering nutrition, recovery, and mindset
  • Access to our comprehensive resource library in the Skool community—written guides and video tutorials that support each week's coaching topics
  • Progressive strength training designed by Ryan that prepares you for ongoing practice
  • Nutrition strategies that address energy crashes and hormonal changes
  • Sleep optimization and recovery protocols
  • Systematic habit formation that creates lasting change
Your path forward
Based on your readiness, you'll either join our Advanced or Intro Level Live Group Strength Training 3x per week right away while you have additional 12 weeks of support in a community coaching call and access to our comprehensive resource library.
Who It's For
Women who want comprehensive foundation-building as they transition to our ongoing community. Perfect if you're new to systematic strength training, experiencing energy/sleep changes, have nutrition habits that aren't serving you, or want expert guidance establishing sustainable practices.
Investment: Application required. 12-week commitment. Pay-in-full options available. Three cohorts a year (March, July & November).
Individual Coaching & Consultation
Individual zoom consultations for those looking for extra support. For those with specific performance objectives or those preparing for adventures and challenges, or someone wanting even more 1:1 time to work on an issue like metabolism, nutrition or sleep.
What You'll Experience
Individual Coaching: 45-minute personalized zoom session for specialized guidance. Get clarity on your goals, receive a custom strength training program or nutrition plan, or prepare for specific physical challenges.
Who It's For: Those needing targeted support, preparing for adventures or athletic events, or seeking program customization for their unique situation.
About Our Programming: Ryan MacQueen designs every workout program you'll experience. His systematic approach to strength training for women 45+ addresses the specific challenges of hormonal changes while building genuine capability for whatever life brings. Every program is evidence-based, progressively challenging, and designed to work with your body's natural adaptation patterns. Karen and Ryan are highly trained in psychology, nutrition, metabolism, healthy habit development and setting up systems for success.
What surprises our clients most?
The strength they discover. It's not just physical.

Ultimately, it's the confidence that comes from finally having a sustainable way of living.

It's being prepared for an enriching future.
DEFYING EXPECTATIONS, BUILDING RESPECT

What our clients discover: They're not just feeling better—they're changing how the world sees them and changing what they believe about themselves.

When you have undeniable physical capability and feel exceptionally healthy, people stop making assumptions about what you can handle.
What our clients say
Angelicque Tucker Blackmon
Atlanta
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This is LIFE! It’s all about living. It’s more than nutrition and exercise.
Sage Trytten
Fort Collins
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In 6 months. I went from 190 pounds of fat to 175 pounds of muscle.
Carol DeAngelis
Pittsburgh
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I’m stronger, more agile, less anxious, and more energized.
I'm finally off the "nothing will ever work wagon."
- Actual client
Karen Atler
Fort Collins
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This is a great holistic, principled approach to wellbeing.
Marsha Benedetti
Fort Collins
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You meet me where I’m at. I’ve had incredible bucket list vacations.
Carol Kaemmerer
Minneapolis
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I've lost 35 pounds. This new way of life is very sustainable and exciting.
Jen Cohen
Boston
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I was hooked in 2 workouts. Now I can’t imagine life without them.
Barb Hooper
Durham
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I love logging on from home for a great workout-I'm now consistent!
Nancy Love
Metro Boston
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It has been nothing short of life-changing.
Russ Bacca
Boulder
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My sons and I got top tier training.
Jen Haislip
Fort Collins
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I had a big goal and needed help in order to accomplish it.
Jacki Reich
Philadephia
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I have a successful professional life that was costing me dearly.
Paula Norbom
Minneapolis
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The payoff has been wonderful. I lost 20 pounds and am strong.
Jeremy Oneil
Fort Collins
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The workout & nutrition plans made me a podium competitive skier.
Kim Woods
Beverly MA
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I'm stronger, energized & seeing results without injury or exhaustion
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Our commitment to a quality life
What makes Tigers Eye Life truly different is how we connect tangible physical results with a fundamentally better experience of life.
When you have more energy and physical capability, your world literally expands.
Simple decisions like planning a vacation transform—suddenly more active adventures become possibilities rather than limitations.
The strength you build doesn't just change your body; it changes how you show up in relationships, careers, and even in your relationship with yourself.
This isn't just about looking good or feeling strong temporarily—it's about creating a foundation that supports everything else you want to do and be.
Our commitment to the earth
We believe humans have a deep connection to the earth and its rhythms—a connection often disrupted by modern living.
Our approach honors the wisdom of traditional practices while recognizing how modern habits—from excessive screen time to processed foods—can disrupt our natural cycles.
We guide clients in minimizing these disruptions through intentional practices that honor our innate connection to the earth's rhythms.
This is about living a healthy contemporary life in an environment meant to delight but one that is full of tripwires and diversions.
Ryan MacQueen
Co-Founder
Tigers Eye Life
Celebrating life as a new father.
Realizing his dream of a wonderful life at 38.
Karen Falkenberg
Co-Founder
Tigers Eye Life
Excited about a no-boundaries life.
Rock climbing for the first time at age 67.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHEN YOU WORK WITH US
How our approach to living well shapes your coaching experience
"What I do is discover and uncover... my job is to take the spark and fan it until you really got a fire going."
- Cus D'Amato, legendary boxing trainer
(A philosophy Ryan lives by)
We bring joy to the process
Health and strength building should feel energizing, not like punishment. We celebrate progress and make the journey sustainable through genuine enjoyment.
We stay curious about your unique situation
No cookie-cutter approaches. We ask questions, pay attention to what's working for you, and adapt our methods to fit your life and goals.
We're committed to your transformation
We're not here to maintain the status quo. We believe in your capacity for real change and will challenge you to embrace new possibilities.
We build genuine community
You'll train alongside other accomplished women who understand your ambitions. Strength thrives when you're surrounded by people who support your growth.
We use systematic approaches
Our programs are built on proven frameworks, not random workouts. You'll always know why you're doing what you're doing and how it connects to your goals.
We model the discipline we teach
We practice what we coach. You'll see us living the principles we share, making sustainable choices, and continually growing in our own journey.
We blend science with real-world application
Evidence-based methods adapted to work in your actual life. We respect both research and the art of making it work for busy, accomplished women.
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THE RESPECT FACTOR
When you build systematic strength, something shifts in how people respond to you.

The automatic assumptions about what you "should" or "shouldn't" do fade away. Your voice carries more weight in family decisions. People see capability instead of fragility.
This isn't about proving anything to anyone—it's about being seen for who you truly are: someone with decades of wisdom AND the physical capability to act on it.
MORE ABOUT US
Ryan MacQueen
Ryan's life has been defined by his dedication to mastery. After facing personal struggles as a young adult, Ryan made a deliberate choice to reclaim his health and focus. Through disciplined practice and strategic systems, he not only transformed his own life but developed a coaching philosophy and personal identity grounded in uncovering others' potential.
He has trained hundreds of people from young competitive athletes to the elderly who need specialized support for daily life.
With expertise spanning all athletics, boxing, and strength training, Ryan brings unparalleled precision to movement and program design. His deep knowledge of physiology, neuroscience, mobility, mindset, personal development and nutrition allows him to create customized approaches that deliver extraordinary results.
Ryan's coaching philosophy, shaped by his boxing mentor's wisdom that "a great coach's responsibility is to discover and uncover another person's potential," forms the foundation of the Tigers Eye Life approach.

Always humble, incredibly gifted, and exceptionally supportive, he's creating a long, happy life with his wife, child, friends and family. He's proof that even with dire circumstances, it's possible to emerge triumphant.
Karen Falkenberg
Karen's journey embodies the transformation possible at any stage of life. From marathon runner (in the left photo below) to black belt martial artist, to a practicing health & fitness specialist, her path illustrates how evolution and adaptation create extraordinary results.
Karen faced a pivotal moment at age 61 when a car accident resulted in a concussion that required her to relearn how to walk. At the time, she was also burdened by her decade long passage through menopause without support or knowledge. So, at 61, two years after the center photo, she was heavier more metabolically compromised and weaker than ever. Her efforts at great health were failing, big time.

Three months into her rehabilitation, she stepped into a gym to heal, discovered strength training with Ryan and her life forever changed. Strength training not only restored her health but transformed her understanding of what's possible after 60.
With a background as a research engineer, educator, leadership coach and psychology professor, Karen brings analytical precision and deep empathy to her coaching. Her ability to connect with clients while creating systems for sustainable change has made her a trusted guide for women. Her own experience rebuilding her foundation makes her the perfect guide for those ready to transform their relationship with health.
Karen has expertise in mindset, personal development and learning and certifications as a Master Health Coach, and as a functional nutrition & metabolism specialist. She's led over 1,000 online group strength training sessions for clients and has found that earring missing in the third photo. She's excited to be celebrating her 68th birthday this year.
"Our coach role is to help you reach your health & fitness potential so your future opportunities are limitless."
- We look forward to meeting you soon
CONTACT
Email us: hello@tigerseyelife.com
Ready to transform your approach to health and energy? We're here to guide you through your next steps and answer any questions you might have about our programs and approach.