Your metabolism can begin to shift as you age, and your nutritional needs in your 60s may look quite different than they did in your 20s and 30s. The good news? The right diet can help you healthily navigate this phase of life. For instance, fiber-rich foods can help support a healthy digestive system and […]
Shoulder stiffness has a way of creeping up after 60. Reaching a high shelf starts to feel like a project, and putting on a coat turns into a wriggle and a shuffle. I’ve been a personal trainer for four decades, and I co-founded TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s favorite provider of personal training courses, back in 1998. […]
After 60, loose upper arms can become more noticeable as muscle mass declines and the skin changes with age. Building some of that muscle back can make your arms look firmer while also helping you regain useful upper-body strength. Yoga certainly has a place in a healthy routine, especially if you enjoy it. For this […]
Let’s be honest: Your hips do a great deal of hard work for your body. You rely on them to bend, walk, run, jump, and keep balanced. If your hip strength is compromised, you’re at greater risk of suffering from falls and serious injuries. So, to keep your hips strong and mobile, we spoke with […]
After 60, the muscles you stop using start fading away. Legs that used to be strong and muscular lose the ability to help you move from sitting to standing. Your arms lose tone and strength. Most of the clients I work with who restore muscles after 60 are rarely the ones who spend all day […]
A tight lower back is one of the complaints I hear most from people over 60, and it’s usually at its worst first thing, when they’re trying to get out of bed. I’ve been a personal trainer for close to four decades and co-founded TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading fitness education provider, over 25 years ago. […]
The best way to improve sagging arms after 70 is to build more arm muscle. With more muscle, the skin can rest against something solid. Fuller, more muscular arms look younger. As you age, preventing muscle loss is incredibly important for both looks and longevity. Every client I’ve worked with after 70 who rebuilt the […]
Thigh strength can fade quickly when your legs stop being challenged. After 65, rebuilding that muscle can make stairs feel easier and boost your confidence when you stand up from a low seat. It also supports your knees during everyday movement. Treadmill walking keeps you active, but it doesn’t create much resistance for the thighs […]
Building strength in the muscles that support your knees can help reduce stress on the knee joint. According to OrthoInfo, strong, healthy muscles can aid in shock absorption. Maintaining knee strength is essential for supporting an active, independent lifestyle as you age. So, we spoke with Dr. Joseph Wazen, Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Centers for […]
If your waistband feels tighter than it used to, it’s understandable to want some of that extra weight around your middle gone. After 60, trimming excess belly fat can also support better overall health since carrying more fat around the waist is often tied to higher cardiometabolic risk. Exercise helps, but the bigger picture still […]
