Balance gives you a quiet but powerful look at how well your body works as a whole. After 60, it shows up every time you step off a curb, walk across grass, climb stairs, or shift your weight to reach for something. Strong balance comes from more than steady feet. Your hips, core, ankles, eyes, […]
Bodyweight can create an effective workout for any level client without the use of gym machines. These 5 exercises, featured from the STOTT PILATES Bodyweight Training Workshop, done standing and supine, are designed to strengthen and tone you from the ground up. No additional props or external resistance are needed, which also means no expensive […]
Staying strong after 60 comes back to a few basic jobs your body needs to keep doing well. You want to squat, push, pull, hinge, lunge, and brace. That’s the foundation of functional strength. Stand up from a chair, push yourself off the floor, pull yourself toward something, pick something up, step with control, and […]
Morning exercise has a nice little advantage: it happens before the day starts stealing your time. A short core routine first thing can loosen up stiffness, wake up your hips and trunk, and give your body a cleaner start before you spend hours sitting, driving, or moving through errands. It also builds consistency. You don’t […]
Waist thickening can feel sneaky. One day, your midsection feels normal, then slowly your pants fit differently, your core feels less firm, and the area around your lower belly and sides starts to feel softer than before. After 60, that shift often comes from a mix of lower daily movement, gradual muscle loss, hormonal changes, […]
If you seek a workout that can help melt your belly pooch faster than Pilates after 60, we have just the routine for you. We spoke with Jacob Siwicki, founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, NCSF and AFAA certified, former top 1% globally ranked Equinox group fitness instructor (2019), Dartmouth economics graduate and former […]
“Bra bulge” is the catchy phrase people often use for the area around the upper back, sides of the chest, and underarm line. The term gets attention, but the real focus is upper-body strength, posture, and overall body composition. After 55, training the muscles around your back, shoulders, chest, and arms can help that area […]
There are many parts of the body that can negatively impact your performance and overall well-being as you age. A prime example is your shoulders. Weak shoulders can compromise your mobility and place you at risk of torn rotator cuffs and arthritis. It’s essential to include just the right exercises in your routine so you […]
If you’re a gym enthusiast, you’ve likely heard the term “elite status” before. This expression is typically used to describe fitness-minded individuals and athletes who rank among the top bunch against their peers when it comes to strength, endurance, and conditioning. So, what exactly does this look like when it comes to your own lower-body […]
Knee strength after 60 gets better when the muscles around the joint start pulling their weight again. Your quads help control bending and standing; your hamstrings support the back of the knee; your glutes keep your hips steady; and your calves help with walking, stairs, and balance. When those areas get stronger, your knees usually […]
