There’s a reason that trainers always recommend planks for building core strength. Unlike a crunch, which works a narrow slice of your abs, research shows that doing a proper plank engages your entire core at once, including your abs, the muscles along your back, your hips, and your shoulders. That makes it one of the […]
Back fat accumulates for several reasons, and it can happen to the best of us. Natural changes in body weight, a more sedentary lifestyle, hormonal imbalances, and even genetics can all impact where your body typically stores fat. While spot reduction—targeting a certain area of your body for fat loss—is a myth, adopting healthy lifestyle […]
If you get winded while climbing the stairs after 60, you might think breathing is the issue, but it’s usually a leg strength problem. If your legs are too unconditioned to walk up a couple stairs, almost every rep feels like max effort lift. In fact, a lack of strength in any movement will leave […]
After 55, core training is essential to add to your workout routine. Doing so can help improve balance and posture, protect your spine, alleviate back pain, and make everyday movements easier. Strong abs can improve your ability to stand up and bend over while reducing your risk of falling. They also give you a strong […]
Home workouts can strengthen your midsection when the movements have purpose. After 60, the routine you can start easily and repeat consistently often gives you the best shot at seeing progress. Sit-ups can make your abs burn, but a flatter midsection usually takes a broader plan. Your core needs to brace, rotate, and stay steady […]
Staying strong after 55 is one thing. Moving well while you’re standing, shifting your weight, and handling resistance tells you even more about how capable your body still is. That’s where these three exercises come in. Each one asks you to stay on your feet and control load through a movement you can easily carry […]
Dozens of people over 60 have told me the same thing: they catch their reflection and don’t recognize the person hunched over, shoulders rolled forward, head jutting out. That’s years of slouching stored in your body. I’ve been a personal trainer for getting on 40 years, and for the last 25 I’ve been director of […]
Your core serves as your body’s foundation and includes your abdominal muscles, hips, pelvis, and lower back. It helps keep you balanced on your feet while protecting your spine. Your core makes doing just about every daily task and movement easier and more efficient, providing the force to run, walk, twist, and bend. This means […]
Using something as simple as a sturdy chair in your workouts can offer a plethora of benefits. Staying seated during certain exercises can help prevent falls and protect your joints. Exercises like sit-to-stands and seated marches help strengthen the muscles you need for everyday actions like carrying groceries, rising from a seated position, and climbing […]
Crunches work your abs and can fit in a core routine, but conquering belly sag after 60 usually takes a bigger plan than floor reps alone. You want exercises that train the midsection, bring more muscle into the workout, and help you move enough to support fat loss. Standing exercises fit that goal really well. […]
