When it comes to boosting muscle tone, dumbbells are a common choice. They offer an excellent range of motion and activate small stabilizing muscles. But there’s more than one way to achieve success. We spoke with an expert who shares six bodyweight exercises you can do to build lean muscle. Why bodyweight training? “For adults […]
Balance and leg strength are two of the things I focus on most in my work with older adults. I’ve been a personal trainer for over 35 years, and I’ve spent the last 20 training the next generation of fitness professionals with TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of personal training courses. What I see again […]
A flatter stomach after 60 usually takes more than sitting on an ab machine and cranking through reps. Your midsection has to brace when you carry weight, stay steady when you squat, control rotation when you turn, and help your hips and shoulders work together. That’s why standing exercises can feel so much more useful. […]
A plank doesn’t look like much from the outside. You get on your forearms, stretch your legs back, and hold still. Then the seconds start adding up. Your shoulders begin to work, your abs tighten, your glutes have to stay engaged, and your whole body has to hold the same line without drifting. After 50, […]
Most people assume that changes in the way they walk are simply a normal part of aging. As a trainer, I do not. What I often see is a loss of efficiency within the movement system that has been developing for years, and sometimes decades, before a person notices a change in their gait. The […]
So many individuals refuse to let their age determine what they can and can’t do as they enter their golden years. Knowing just how important self-care and exercise is will not only help you feel your absolute best, but it can also help you remain active and independent. The fact that muscle loss is a […]
Personal trainers and workout enthusiasts are major fans of strength drills—and for good reason. Strength drills usually include resistance movements, bodyweight exercises, and several tools like bands, gliders, and free weights. They’re an excellent way to burn fat, build muscle, increase bone density, and boost metabolism. This training method also strengthens your joints, ultimately lowering […]
Hip strength has a big say in how steady, powerful, and comfortable your lower body feels after 60. It helps you lift your knees when you walk, stand up from a chair, climb stairs, change direction, and keep your balance as your weight shifts from one leg to the other. When the hips lose strength, […]
Love handles may get the catchy name, but the real focus is your waist, hips, core, and overall body composition. After 60, the area around the sides of the midsection can feel softer when daily movement drops, lean muscle needs more attention, and nutrition habits drift away from your current goals. A smart home routine […]
A good nighttime stretch routine can feel like turning the volume down on your body. After a long day of walking, sitting, driving, chores, workouts, or carrying stress in your shoulders, your muscles and joints usually appreciate a slower transition into rest. Massage can feel great, but a nightly routine gives you something repeatable. You […]
