Bones weaken when they stop being asked to do anything demanding. Most bone density loss after 60 has more to do with disuse than with age. I’ve spent close to 40 years as a personal trainer, and for over 25 years I’ve been co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of personal training courses. Five […]
Developing toned arms is a top priority for many gym-goers. We get it—they look great. But building arm strength is so much more than just aesthetics as you age. Strong arms are necessary for living a confident, active life. From reaching high in your cabinets to pushing a shopping cart and carrying groceries, arm strength […]
Leg muscles after 55 need regular, honest work. Gym machines can help, but they can also make lower-body training feel overly supported. If the goal is to rebuild muscle you can actually use, standing exercises usually give your legs a better challenge. When you train on your feet, your legs have to do more than […]
You may not realize it, but crunches can take a toll on your body after 60. According to the Mayo Clinic, the repetitive spinal flexion created from core exercises like crunches is one of the more common contributors to lower back strain, which is exactly why so many people over 60 abandon ab routines that […]
Back pain in adults over 60 usually starts somewhere other than the back. Hip flexors that have shortened from decades of sitting pull on the lower back with every step, and weak glutes leave the back doing work it wasn’t built for. I’ve been a personal trainer for four decades, and for over 25 years […]
If you want to show your core some TLC, including the bridge should be part of your workout. It’s easy to do just about anywhere by lying on your back with bent knees and lifting your hips. Your body will be straight from your knees to your shoulders. The glute bridge targets your deep abdominal […]
Healthy shoulders make everyday life easier in countless ways. Reaching into a kitchen cabinet, fastening a seatbelt, putting on a jacket, or carrying groceries all depend on strong, stable shoulders. After 60, those movements often become more difficult because the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint gradually weaken, especially if they aren’t challenged regularly. As a […]
Pilates has a well-earned reputation for building core strength, and there’s nothing wrong with it. If firming up belly overhang is your health goal after 60, spending your exercise time doing only Pilates may not be the most efficient use of your time. While Pilates is excellent for helping build core strength, it doesn’t necessarily […]
Going out to eat is not cheap, but some restaurants are struggling more than others. Customers are choosing to cook at home or go elsewhere to find the best bang for their buck, which means once established spots are facing dropping profits and the prospect of closing down locations entirely. These chains have been dealing […]
A wall sit gives your legs a clear job: hold a strong position and keep working. You slide down the wall, plant your feet, and settle into a supported squat. Within a few seconds, your quads start firing, your glutes help keep your hips steady, and your lower body has to stay locked into the […]
