If you’re over 60 and looking to boost your glute strength, kudos to you. Doing so can help preserve balance and hip stability, which in turn, decreases the risk of falling. It can also make daily tasks like climbing stairs and getting out of a chair much easier to do. We spoke with Dr. Jaime […]
After the age of 60, strengthening your core should be a main priority in your workout. Since we all start to lose muscle each year after hitting 30, ensuring your core is strong means continuing to live an active, independent life. We spoke with an expert who suggests five standing workouts you can do to […]
If you’re looking for a quality dose of resistance for your lower-body workout on conditioning day, step-ups are a tried-and-true staple. They target the muscles in your buttocks, hamstrings, and quadriceps. All you need is a sturdy step stool—or the first step on a staircase—and you’ll be ready for action. Step-ups are so productive that […]
Yoga can be excellent for mobility, breathing, body awareness, and easing into movement. It helps many people feel looser, calmer, and more connected to their bodies’ movement. Knee strength, though, usually needs a more direct signal. The muscles around the knee need to load, hold, control, and produce force in positions that carry over to […]
Waist thickening becomes increasingly common after 50. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, slower recovery, and long hours of sitting all contribute to reduced core strength and increased fat storage around the midsection. Many adults turn immediately to heavy weight lifting hoping to tighten the waistline, but overloaded exercises often miss the deeper stabilizing muscles responsible for […]
If you’re over 55 and trying to trim your midsection, you know that even with regular gym workouts, shedding belly fat can be difficult and frustrating. Part of the reason is that many traditional gym workouts focus too much on isolated core exercises or ab machines that don’t translate to improved mobility and increased calorie […]
Did you know that your largest muscle groups are in your lower body? Having strong legs is essential to avoid age-related challenges, preserve metabolic health, and lower the chance of serious falls. The natural loss of lean muscle mass known as sarcopenia can negatively impact your leg strength, and working out is the best way […]
Most people over 60 have spent decades being told to take it easy, and they’ve taken that advice to heart. So when they finally decide to build some strength at home, they reach for exercises that are far too gentle to do anything at all. After almost 40 years as a personal trainer, and the […]
Planks are pretty seamless to learn, require strict form, and do not require any equipment. This makes them an excellent choice to include in your workouts, whether at home or on-the-go. Beginners starting out may normally hold a plank for roughly 15 to 20 seconds, and that’s perfectly fine. It’s more important to focus on […]
Aging is no walk in the park. Stairs feel harder than they used to, or maybe walks become shorter, slower, or more tiring. Over time, weakened muscles around your hips, thighs, calves, and core can negatively impact your mobility, balance, and independence as you age. While many older adults assume gym workouts are the best […]
