Staying young physically after 60 has a lot to do with keeping your body willing to move. Strength helps you feel capable, while good mobility keeps everyday movement from feeling more restricted than it needs to. A short daily routine can give you regular practice with both without turning every morning into a workout. From […]
How balanced are you? As you age, having solid coordination and balance is essential in order to avoid falls and prevent injuries. Adding balance movements to your daily exercise routine is a wise place to start. If you’re wondering what exercises to do, we have your covered. We spoke with Terry Tateossian, Founder, Certified Lifestyle […]
There are many physical challenges that occur with age, and one biggie is weak knees. As you age, your knees might feel weaker due to the natural loss of lean muscle mass and strength and changes within the joints. If your knees don’t feel as strong as they once were, it’s time to take action […]
The lower belly is the last place to drop fat after 60. For abdominal work, I rarely use crunches with clients because they add extra tension to the spine rather than building real-world strength or burning fat. Crunches use a short range of motion and require a very high rep count to build muscle. This […]
Strong hips make it easier to trust your lower body after 60. They help you get out of a chair, climb stairs, and keep your stride feeling strong when you’re on your feet for a while. They also give you a better base for strength training, so they’re worth paying attention to long before anything […]
Somewhere past 60, bending over stops becoming automatic and starts feeling like a negotiation. Shoes, a dropped pen, the bottom rack of the dishwasher; reaching down for every one of them asks more of your body than it used to. You can’t rely on arching your lower back to lean down and stand up so […]
“Bat wings” usually refers to the softer area along the back of your upper arms. After 60, changes in muscle mass, body fat, and skin elasticity can make that area look less firm than it used to. Building stronger arms can help improve how they look and feel while making everyday pushing, reaching, and carrying […]
Spend enough years working at a desk or sitting through long stretches of the day, and you eventually start to feel it. Your hips may feel tighter when you stand, getting out of a low chair takes more effort, and your upper back can get tired holding you upright. After 55, those changes are worth […]
Waist overhang can be stubborn, especially after 60. Crunches may make your abs burn, although they only cover one small piece of the picture. To flatten the area, you need stronger core muscles, more total-body movement, and daily habits that support fat loss. A chair makes that work easier to start. You can sit tall, […]
Tripping after 65 begins with something tiny. As your leg swings through a step, the front of your foot lifts a split second too late, and your toe catches a rug edge or a misplaced cable. The gap between toe and floor is called toe clearance, and with age it gets less consistent from step […]
