Balance is the fastest thing I’ve seen change with dedicated practice, and it’s the most important thing to protect after 60. I’ve been a personal trainer for close to 40 years, and for the last 25 I’ve been co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading fitness education provider. Seven days of focused standing work can shift […]
Research shows it is directly linked to your independence, your fall risk, and how long you can keep doing the things you enjoy without needing help. Plus, the lower body muscles in your thighs, hips, and glutes are what get you out of a chair, into a car, and up off the floor, and they’re […]
Strength after 60 isn’t about chasing personal records or proving you can still lift what you did decades ago. It’s about preserving the power to live independently, enjoy your hobbies, and keep up with the people who matter most. As a trainer, I’ve watched many men assume slowing down comes naturally with age, but I’ve […]
Torso thickening is one of the most common concerns clients bring to me from 60 onwards, and most of it has very little to do with food. I’ve spent almost 40 years as a personal trainer and over 25 years running TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of in-person and online personal training courses, and in […]
Over the years, McDonald’s has tested out endless menu items. Some remained a drive-thru staple, while others were retired after a brief to long run. Not all were beloved; many, including the recent Big Arch flop, disappeared without complaint. However, there are several that fans refuse to forget and regularly demand that the chain put […]
Strength after 60 has very little to do with your age and everything to do with how you move each day. I’ve trained people in their 60s and 70s who outperform adults twenty years younger because they’ve never stopped challenging their bodies. They don’t rely on complicated workout programs or expensive equipment. Instead, they consistently […]
Most people approach the plank the wrong way. They drop down, set a timer, and try to hold on for as long as physically possible, usually until their hips sag, their lower back arches, and the exercise stops doing what it’s supposed to do. While that approach might work fine in your twenties, after 60, […]
A stubborn stomach pouch becomes increasingly common after 60, but it isn’t simply the result of getting older. Age-related muscle loss, lower activity levels, and spending more time sitting all contribute to changes around the midsection. As a trainer, I’ve found that many people head straight for gym machines hoping they’ll target belly fat. Unfortunately, […]
Stairs give knee-strength training a built-in advantage: support is right there. A rail or wall can help you stay balanced while your legs do the work, which makes it easier to practice stronger positions without feeling rushed. That matters after 60, especially when the goal is to build confidence as much as strength. Lunges can […]
I love a good buffet. One of my favorite parts of going on vacation is the hotel breakfast buffet experience. Though I don’t always stuff my face, the option of trying every single item is appealing. You don’t have to book a vacation to experience the all-you-can-eat buffet. There are a handful of chains ranging […]
