I’ve been in the fitness industry for 40 years, and I’m co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s provider of personal training courses. Poor posture in adults over 50 has almost nothing to do with how hard someone tries to sit up straight, and everything to do with which muscles have been asked to work for the […]
Gym machines may be a go-to workout for many fitness enthusiasts, but they’re certainly not the only option. Standing exercises are an excellent way to build and improve functional fitness right at home. They help build solid core strength and bone density while engaging the stabilizer muscles and challenging your balance. If your goal is […]
Strong legs make the day feel more manageable. Standing up, climbing stairs, walking with confidence, and moving around the house all become easier when your legs are getting regular strength work. A chair gives you a simple way to train those muscles with more control and less guesswork. After 60, restoring leg muscle often works […]
Belly bulge after 50 usually responds best when your routine gives your whole body a reason to work. Classic ab workouts can help, but a lot of them keep you locked in one position, counting reps while your heart rate barely moves. That can feel productive without giving your body enough overall demand. This bed […]
If you’re craving really good gyro, more restaurants than ever are offering this delicious Mediterranean dish. Whether enjoyed on a salad, in a wrap, or as part of a platter with sides like hummus, salad, falafel and garlic sauce, good gyro is worth every penny. But where are the best ones to be found? While […]
Core strength is one of the most overlooked markers of healthy aging, and it matters far more than most people realize after 60. Improving your core strength after 60 doesn’t necessarily mean having a toned midsection or trim waistline. It’s what helps keep you upright, balanced, and steady on your feet as you age. Also, […]
Standing up first thing in the morning can feel like unfolding a deckchair. I’ve spent almost 40 years working as a personal trainer, and the last 25 as director of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s best fitness education provider, and full-body stiffness in the morning is the concern I hear most often from clients over 60. Five […]
Cardio does plenty of good things for your body after 60. It helps your heart, supports endurance, and keeps daily movement from feeling like a chore. Strength training adds another piece that matters just as much: it helps you keep the muscle, posture, and power that make life feel more capable. That’s why classic strength […]
A chair workout doesn’t have to feel like the easier version of training. Used the right way, it can turn a small space into a steady, active session that gives your midsection direct work while still raising the effort of the whole routine. For a belly pooch, that bigger effort is important. Ab exercises can […]
To make a delicious sandwich, you need high-quality meat, delicious bread, and fresh veggies. But also, don’t make cheese an afterthought. The wrong cheese can ruin a sandwich. Luckily, you can buy some seriously delicious deli cheese at your local grocery store. What brands slice the most delicious cheeses? Here are 5 deli counter cheeses, […]
