After nearly 40 years as a personal trainer, and for the last 25 years I’ve been training the next generation of fitness professionals at TRAINFITNESS, the pattern I see most often in people over 55 isn’t weakness or injury. It’s low energy in the morning that drags through the entire day. Most people accept it […]
Leg strength after 60 doesn’t disappear because you stopped squatting, it fades because the muscles stop getting challenged in the ways they’re actually used. They help, but squats don’t always translate into better balance, coordination, or real-world strength. I’ve coached older adults for years, and the fastest progress almost always comes from standing movements that […]
If your goal is to build strong legs—and strengthen your calves, glutes, and quads—wall sits should be one of your new best friends. This “quad burner” is a very effective exercise that’s easy on the joints, great for your posture and balance, and works for all fitness levels. Wall sits are an excellent way to […]
If your goal is to firm up your midsection, focusing solely on ab exercises can miss a big part of the picture. Your core responds best when it has to stabilize your body during movement, especially when your legs and arms are involved. That’s where standing exercises start to make a real difference. They challenge […]
I love a good meatball. Whether you eat them as an app, inside of a hoagie roll as a meatball sub, or nestled in a bowl of spaghetti covered in sauce, they are delicious – especially if homemade. Not every restaurant makes meatballs from scratch the way Nonna would approve. Here are 7 chain restaurants […]
Starting your morning with a healthy dose of exercise is a great way to progress toward your goals. Plus, it ensures you get it done before the day even begins. As you age, it’s essential to tweak your workout routine accordingly, with a major focus on posture. Posture typically declines after 60 due to muscular […]
I’ve spent 40 years working in fitness, and one of the most common concerns I hear from people over 60 is how quickly muscle strength seems to disappear. I’m a personal trainer and fitness educator at TRAINFITNESS, and what I tell every client in this situation is the same thing: bodyweight exercises can be incredibly […]
Prolonged sitting has been called “the new smoking” because of its independent impact on health. A large meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that extended sedentary time is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality, even in people who exercise regularly. You can work out for an hour, […]
Apron belly after 55 rarely responds to long gym sessions alone. It changes when the deep core muscles start working consistently again, the lower abs that help hold the stomach in. I’ve coached clients in this age group for years, and I’ve seen far better results from simple, controlled movements done daily than from occasional […]
I have always loved Philly cheesesteaks. My first experience eating the delicious, thinly sliced steak sandwiches, smothered in cheese, was at the food court at the local West Coast mall where I grew up. However, I now have a little more Philly cheesesteak cred because I actually live in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the iconic […]
