Pancakes are one of the most popular breakfast items in the country, and it’s no surprise diners can’t get enough of these delicious fluffy treats. Good pancakes need nothing more than butter or syrup to be perfect, but there are so many ways to enjoy them; from big breakfast platters with eggs and bacon to […]
Balance after 65 deteriorates most when you have to react to a stimulus or carry a heavy load. Plenty of people pass a simple balance test and still get caught on a curb with a bag in one hand. I’ve coached adults over 65 for years and I see a similar pattern. Clients feel steady […]
Screens take up far more of the day after 60 than most people realize: a tablet with breakfast, the phone on and off all day, then a laptop or the TV in the evening. Plenty of my clients are surprised when they actually count it up. The aches that come with it tend to gather […]
When people tell me they want their muscle tone back, they usually mean they want to look and feel a little more solid again. Muscle tone, what you see in the mirror, mostly comes from how much muscle you carry and how much body fat sits over it. After 65, getting closer to the look […]
The loss of lean muscle mass is a natural process that can occur with age. This decline—also known as sarcopenia—can place you at risk of falls, injury, and even early mortality. According to research, performing regular strength training can help improve leg strength and balance. One study followed 50 individuals between 65 and 82 years […]
Most people over 65 sit far more during the day than they realize, and the effects show up in the hips and legs first. You feel it getting out of the car, stepping sideways off a curb, or getting up off the floor. I’ve been working as a personal trainer for almost 40 years, and […]
A sturdy chair can give your back of the arm a surprisingly good workout. You don’t need a packed class or a long circuit to make the triceps work hard. With a little resistance and the right exercise choices, you can focus more on the area you want to strengthen. That focus matters after 60 […]
One thing I often see when coaching people in their 60s and 70s is that core strength hasn’t necessarily disappeared; it just hasn’t been challenged much in a while. Years without regular resistance can make bracing feel harder and leave the midsection less prepared to handle load. The encouraging part is that those muscles can […]
For many women, turning 65 brings on an exciting new chapter of life. It may include retirement, collecting Social Security, or being able to embrace the hobbies you’re genuinely passionate about. This chapter of your book is meant to kick back, relax, smell the roses, and enjoy everything you never had time to do. While […]
If you’re trying to flatten your belly, doing more crunches probably isn’t the first thing I’d add. After 65, you’ll get more mileage from exercises that keep your abs working while also engaging larger muscle groups. That gives you more total work and helps you hang onto the lean muscle that supports a healthier metabolism. […]
