Lower back pain is the single biggest reason people over 60 come to me for training, and it’s also the one most of them believe they can’t do anything about. I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 40 years, and for the last 20 I’ve been director and co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider […]
Inner-thigh training gets oversimplified fast. People usually think of squeezing their knees together on a machine, feeling a burn, and calling it a day. That can have a place, but the muscles on the inside of your thighs do more than pull your legs toward the midline. Your inner thighs are primarily composed of the […]
Core strength is essential at every stage of life—but after 60, it deserves even more TLC in your workouts. A strong, stable core helps you move with ease and confidence through daily life. Solid core strength keeps you balanced, supports better posture, and helps you do the fun stuff like take a stroll to the […]
Chicken gizzards are a classic Southern comfort food, made from tenderized gizzards breaded and fried to the perfect golden-brown hue. This crunchy, savory dish is usually served as a hearty snack or appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or spicy remoulade. Not many spots offer gizzards as a regular menu item but […]
A towel seems almost too simple to count as strength equipment. Then you pull against it, squeeze it, or hold tension through it for 15 seconds, and your arms quickly tell you otherwise. The resistance comes from your own effort, which makes every rep easy to adjust. That’s what makes towel training useful after 60. […]
Many people over 60 think their ankles are stiff because their muscles are tight. That’s why they spend months stretching their calves and rolling their feet, yet many still struggle with poor balance, limited mobility, and ankles that feel stiff every time they get out of bed. What if the problem isn’t a lack of […]
A doorway provides something most home workouts lack: a sturdy place to steady yourself while the rest of your body works. That support can change the whole feel of a session. You can move with more confidence, pick up the pace a little, and challenge larger muscle groups without making balance the main event. For […]
Make no mistake about this fact of aging: Muscle mass is truly king. Muscle begins to decline at around 30 years of age, and accelerates after 60. This deficit can negatively impact everyday life if you aren’t proactive. In fact, according to Dr. Reuben Chen, MD, Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician, Longevity Expert & Chief Medical […]
What do walking your dog, enjoying a game of racketball, and playing with your grandkids all have in common? These activities require solid leg strength. Maintaining strong, stable legs is even more important as you age, since you naturally lose muscle mass at a rate of 3% to 8% each decade after 30. To get […]
Balance affects nearly every movement you make after 60, from getting out of bed in the morning to walking across a crowded parking lot or climbing a flight of stairs. While many people believe balance begins and ends with standing on one leg, I’ve found that’s only one piece of the puzzle. As a trainer, […]
