After almost 40 years working as a personal trainer, and the last 25 as co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s favorite fitness education company, upper-arm sagging is one of the most common complaints I hear from women in their 60s. Three chair exercises, done consistently for 21 days, produce a visible change in the back of […]
If your knees feel stiff and creaky the moment you get out of bed, you’re far from alone. To help alleviate your sore knees, you may think a gentle yoga sequence would be the answer. It’s a reasonable instinct, but yoga only addresses half the problem. While yoga does an excellent job of improving flexibility […]
Leg strength becomes increasingly important after 60 because your lower body supports nearly everything you do. Walking, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, and maintaining your balance all depend on strong muscles around your hips, thighs, and lower legs. As a trainer, I’ve watched many adults spend hours in the gym trying […]
As you age, it’s important to be mindful of your health and how to stay active. One goal to prioritize in your workout routine is building solid hip strength. Doing so can keep you mobile, balanced, and coordinated while reducing your risk of injury. To learn the best way to achieve stronger hips, we reached […]
Carrying around excess belly fat can be incredibly hazardous to your overall well-being. Visceral fat—the dangerous type of belly fat—wraps around internal organs like the liver, pancreas, kidneys, heart, and intestines, placing you at serious risk of developing heart disease, type-2 diabetes, certain forms of cancer, liver disease, and more. So, if you get started […]
Poor balance is something you don’t want to experience in your 60s. Every year, roughly 1 million older adults are hospitalized due to falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s easy to prioritize other workouts over balance training, but staying steady on your own two feet can reduce your risk […]
Thigh strength plays a major role in how confidently you move after 65. Your quadriceps and hamstrings help you stand from a chair, climb stairs, step over obstacles, and control your body when you lower yourself down. As a trainer, I’ve seen many older adults turn to lunges because they believe challenging their legs requires […]
Core training after 55 works best when it feels simple and repeatable. A long plank can get old fast, especially when your shoulders start talking before your abs really get much out of it. Bodyweight core work gives you more room to move, adjust, and actually feel what your midsection is doing. The best core […]
You don’t need an expensive gym membership, squat rack, or intense workouts to rebuild strong legs after 60. Some of the most effective leg exercises you can do require nothing more than the chair sitting in your kitchen right now. That’s because chair-based exercises train your legs in the exact positions and movement patterns you […]
Waist overhang after 60 usually responds best to core work that feels steady enough to repeat. Crunches can train the front of your abs, but a better routine asks your midsection to control your hips, legs, and trunk through more than one pattern. A bed routine gives you a simple place to start. The surface […]
