Muscle strength slips away in small moments. Next thing you know, stairs feel steeper, grocery bags feel heavier. You notice these daily tasks before you notice the changes in the mirror. Reversing age-related strength loss just requires a little maintenance. I’ve coached adults over 60 for years and the ones who stay the strongest are […]
Walking gives you a lot of return for something you already do every day. Keeping up a regular walking habit supports your health and gives you an easy way to stay active without needing much equipment or planning. After 60, being able to keep walking comfortably can also open the door to doing more of […]
After 70, It’s important to have strength through a full, healthy, range of motion. When you use machines, you’re limited by the range of motion of the machine, not your body. The machine only moves so far in each direction. But what about building strength in those end-range-of-motion positions the machine doesn’t reach? Using bodyweight-based […]
Crunches can work your abs, but trimming a tummy roll takes more than a burn across the front of your stomach. After 60, your routine should also help you hold onto muscle and stay active enough to support changes in body composition. That gives you a much better reason to get off the floor and […]
If your steps have gotten shorter and your feet don’t seem to clear the ground as easily, you may have heard it called the “senior shuffle.” It’s a casual term for a walking pattern that can develop as strength and balance decline with age. Stiffness can contribute too, and sometimes a shuffling gait has a […]
Treadmills are fantastic for plenty of things, such as supporting cardiovascular health, improving endurance, and torching calories. Spot-reducing belly fat, however, isn’t one of them. That’s because no amount of walking or jogging can tell your body to burn fat in one specific area, which is why so many people log mile after mile and […]
Muscle declines even faster after 65. Arms and legs look thinner, grip strength fades, and getting up from a low couch requires a push with your hands. But you can fight against this decline if you start giving your muscles a reason to grow. I’ve coached adults over 65 for years, and every program I […]
People commonly complain about sagging arms after 60. Most blame extra fat, which does play a part, but arm sag is usually a result of muscle loss. When the muscles shrink as you get older, there’s nothing for the skin to rest against. Most of the clients I’ve worked with over 60 made the biggest […]
Whether your schedule is overwhelming and going to the gym isn’t an option, or you simply don’t feel like leaving the house, the convenience of exercising at home can’t be beat. If burning stubborn belly fat is a priority, you’ve hit the jackpot, because we have just the right home workout plan for you to […]
Like many parts of your body, your calf muscles can naturally weaken as you age. This can occur due to becoming less active, the natural loss of lean muscle mass, and shifts between your brain and muscles. It’s essential to maintain strong calf muscles so you stay balanced, mobile, confident, and independent as you enter […]
