Standing up first thing in the morning can feel like unfolding a deckchair. I’ve spent almost 40 years working as a personal trainer, and the last 25 as director of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s best fitness education provider, and full-body stiffness in the morning is the concern I hear most often from clients over 60. Five […]
Cardio does plenty of good things for your body after 60. It helps your heart, supports endurance, and keeps daily movement from feeling like a chore. Strength training adds another piece that matters just as much: it helps you keep the muscle, posture, and power that make life feel more capable. That’s why classic strength […]
A chair workout doesn’t have to feel like the easier version of training. Used the right way, it can turn a small space into a steady, active session that gives your midsection direct work while still raising the effort of the whole routine. For a belly pooch, that bigger effort is important. Ab exercises can […]
To make a delicious sandwich, you need high-quality meat, delicious bread, and fresh veggies. But also, don’t make cheese an afterthought. The wrong cheese can ruin a sandwich. Luckily, you can buy some seriously delicious deli cheese at your local grocery store. What brands slice the most delicious cheeses? Here are 5 deli counter cheeses, […]
Most people trap their feet inside shoes every single day without ever strengthening them, and that’s a problem. Look at your foot. Nearly one quarter of all the bones in your whole body are right there. As a fitness coach, I can tell you almost nobody knows how to actually strengthen the foot. By the […]
The first 10 seconds of a wall sit are usually uneventful. Then your thighs start speaking up. By the time you reach 20 seconds, your glutes, calves, and midsection are all working to keep you from sliding lower or shifting side to side. You aren’t moving much, but your legs are under real tension. I […]
Strong, mobile hips are essential for leading an active, independent life. They play a key role in everyday movement, from walking and climbing stairs to catching yourself from an unexpected trip or stumble. If you’re looking to build or restore hip strength, we have five exercises that will help you accomplish exactly that. The best […]
Crunches can train the abs, but a belly-overhang goal usually needs more than folding your torso for a few sets. The midsection changes best when the workout asks more of the whole body, raises your effort, and gives you a routine you can repeat often enough for the results to build. That’s why morning training […]
As someone who was a kid in the 90s I can tell you we had the best snacks ever, from the gum included inside sticker packs to Push-Up Pops and more. While many of those snacks have been phased out never to be seen again, others are not only surviving but thriving 30 odd years […]
Strength after 70 can surprise people, sometimes quickly. A little more control when you stand, a smoother step, or a carry that feels less awkward can change how confidently you move through the day. Those wins may look small from the outside, but they matter. This routine stays upright for a reason. Getting down to […]
