Many of us break out our jerseys and coveted tailgating recipes as we gear up for football season. (Buffalo chicken dip and jalapeño poppers—here we come!) In addition to the tasty snacks, another thing football fans eagerly anticipate, no matter what team they’re rooting for? Watching the cheerleaders perform their impressive routines and high kicks […]
Having toned, sculpted abs is a goal of many fitness enthusiasts. But alas, dreams don’t magically come to life by simply snapping your fingers. However, they can come true with the right workout, diet, and lifestyle habits in place. Strong abs are essential in daily life, as they help you lift, bend, twist, and move […]
Everyone has a chair sitting around, right? So, why not use it for a workout? A chair routine can surprise people with how easy and effective a simple household item can be for boosting your fitness. I’ve coached plenty of clients who expected chair exercises to feel light, then felt their hips working within the […]
Excess belly fat isn’t something that occurs at one particular age. Instead, it accumulates gradually, and a combination of muscle loss, reduced skin elasticity, and hormonal changes can play a major role in developing a belly overhang. This can occur after pregnancy, during your 40s and 50s when hormonal shifts impact the midsection, or after […]
Maintaining strength after 60 is undoubtedly one of the best investments you can make in how you feel every day. It helps you stand from a chair, get up from the floor, carry groceries, climb stairs, and move with more confidence. A solid strength base also supports your fitness goals because stronger muscles make walking, […]
One dumbbell gives you more room and much more opportunity to train than most people expect. Hold it at your chest, press it overhead, pull it from a hinge, carry it at your side, and you’ve already covered a lot of strength work. For rebuilding muscle after 60, that kind of simple setup can make […]
Knee strength after 65 is a priority. Getting up out of a chair can be more challenging than walking uphill or climbing up stairs. People think they need to use machines to rebuild their leg strength, but some of the best exercises you can do are available at home with just a wall. The problem […]
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 […]
Ah, the dreaded tummy roll. It’s one of those things in life you don’t want, but can naturally develop as you age. You know the feeling—one week, your favorite jeans fit, then they seem to get tighter until the day comes when they don’t completely zip up. Purchasing jeans in another size is the easy […]
Sit-ups get some criticism outside of grade school P.E., but they still give useful feedback when the form stays clean. One controlled rep shows you can curl up from the floor while engaging your abdominal muscles. Once the reps start adding up, the test becomes more about core conditioning paired with control. Your core has […]
