Upper-body strength often declines faster than people expect after 50. Everyday tasks like carrying groceries, pushing doors open, lifting objects overhead, or getting up from the floor all depend on strong chest, shoulder, arm, and core muscles working together. Many adults lose that strength gradually because daily movement no longer challenges the upper body consistently. […]
If you’re looking for a high-intensity workout that combines functional strength and cardio-based movements, CrossFit is a popular option. This training style serves as a stellar full-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and mobility. It also gives your metabolism a solid boost. All of these are important areas to focus on as you age. While […]
Entering your golden years should be something to look forward to. After all, life can start to be much fun in this chapter. It may involve retirement, travel, and even grandkids. But other things may happen during this time of life that you weren’t expecting. (We’re looking at you, love handles!) As you age, hormones […]
Whether your favorite activities include golfing, playing pickleball, baking, gardening, or even painting, arm strength is essential. It’s important to preserve strong arms as you age, since you naturally lose muscle mass and strength. We learned from Terry Tateossian, Founder, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Trainer, and Nutritionist for Women over 40 at THOR – The […]
If you’re over 60 and looking to boost your glute strength, kudos to you. Doing so can help preserve balance and hip stability, which in turn, decreases the risk of falling. It can also make daily tasks like climbing stairs and getting out of a chair much easier to do. We spoke with Dr. Jaime […]
After the age of 60, strengthening your core should be a main priority in your workout. Since we all start to lose muscle each year after hitting 30, ensuring your core is strong means continuing to live an active, independent life. We spoke with an expert who suggests five standing workouts you can do to […]
If you’re looking for a quality dose of resistance for your lower-body workout on conditioning day, step-ups are a tried-and-true staple. They target the muscles in your buttocks, hamstrings, and quadriceps. All you need is a sturdy step stool—or the first step on a staircase—and you’ll be ready for action. Step-ups are so productive that […]
Yoga can be excellent for mobility, breathing, body awareness, and easing into movement. It helps many people feel looser, calmer, and more connected to their bodies’ movement. Knee strength, though, usually needs a more direct signal. The muscles around the knee need to load, hold, control, and produce force in positions that carry over to […]
Waist thickening becomes increasingly common after 50. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, slower recovery, and long hours of sitting all contribute to reduced core strength and increased fat storage around the midsection. Many adults turn immediately to heavy weight lifting hoping to tighten the waistline, but overloaded exercises often miss the deeper stabilizing muscles responsible for […]
If you’re over 55 and trying to trim your midsection, you know that even with regular gym workouts, shedding belly fat can be difficult and frustrating. Part of the reason is that many traditional gym workouts focus too much on isolated core exercises or ab machines that don’t translate to improved mobility and increased calorie […]
