A lot of people assume that if their back hurts, they need more support. That’s why back braces have become so popular, and to be fair, they absolutely have their place. If you’ve recently strained your back, had surgery, or suffered an acute injury, a brace can temporarily reduce the stress on irritated tissues and […]
In every stage of life, shoulder mobility is essential. From throwing a baseball to reaching for items on a high shelf to even getting dressed, your shoulders help you perform everyday tasks. Your shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint and counts on strong muscles to work properly. Full range of motion in your shoulders isn’t […]
Building a strong core is something you will thank yourself for as you age. Your core is the center of your body and consists of the muscles surrounding the obliques, abdominals, back muscles, hips, and pelvic floor. Core strength is what enables your arms and legs to move and supports your posture. Crunches can be […]
Hip strength after 65 benefits from steady practice, especially when the exercises are simple enough to repeat and specific enough to feel. The goal is to get the hips creating force again, then build enough control for that strength to carry into walking, stairs, and standing from a chair. In training, I pay close attention […]
Many adults over 50 notice that the waistline begins changing in ways it never did before. Hormonal shifts, gradual muscle loss, and spending more hours sitting often lead to extra fat collecting around the sides of the waist, commonly called the “muffin top.” As a trainer, I’ve watched countless people respond by spending hours on […]
Cardio does a lot of good things after 50. It builds stamina, supports heart health, and helps you stay active through the week. Strength work gives your body a different kind of push, especially when the goal is feeling stronger, steadier, and more capable in daily life. Chair exercises make that kind of training easier […]
Bones weaken when they stop being asked to do anything demanding. Most bone density loss after 60 has more to do with disuse than with age. I’ve spent close to 40 years as a personal trainer, and for over 25 years I’ve been co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of personal training courses. Five […]
Developing toned arms is a top priority for many gym-goers. We get it—they look great. But building arm strength is so much more than just aesthetics as you age. Strong arms are necessary for living a confident, active life. From reaching high in your cabinets to pushing a shopping cart and carrying groceries, arm strength […]
Leg muscles after 55 need regular, honest work. Gym machines can help, but they can also make lower-body training feel overly supported. If the goal is to rebuild muscle you can actually use, standing exercises usually give your legs a better challenge. When you train on your feet, your legs have to do more than […]
You may not realize it, but crunches can take a toll on your body after 60. According to the Mayo Clinic, the repetitive spinal flexion created from core exercises like crunches is one of the more common contributors to lower back strain, which is exactly why so many people over 60 abandon ab routines that […]
