It’s frustrating when the same amount of activity starts taking more out of you than it used to. After 65, some of that can come from losing the strength and conditioning you had years ago. When your body gets less practice handling harder effort, it usually takes less work to leave you tired. Exercise can […]
Hip weakness can occur for many reasons, including previous injuries, medical conditions, recent surgery, or insufficient physical activity. The best thing you can do is learn the right exercises to help strengthen your hip abductors, hip flexors, and glutes. Enter bed exercises, your new best friend. “The hips are really the foundation of how we […]
One common goal many gym-goers have is to strengthen and tone their arms. Sure, defined arms may look great, but there are so many essential health benefits associated with them as well. Strong arms are important to have as you age to perform everyday tasks that involve lifting, opening, holding, and carrying items. Lean muscle […]
Leg strength after 75 rarely disappears overnight. You feel it pausing at the top of the stairs, gripping the rail going down and rocking out of a chair. A quick check is how many chair stands you can do. I’ve coached adults over 50, and past 75: the struggle is rarely strength in general, it […]
Morning is a good time to move before the rest of the day starts competing for your attention. When your goal is to reduce an apron belly after 65, regular activity can help you burn more energy and hold onto muscle as you work to lower overall body fat. You’re giving yourself something useful to […]
After years of moving less, everyday movement can feel different than you remember. Getting down to the floor may take more effort, or your legs may tire sooner when you’re up and moving. That doesn’t mean you need to jump straight into hard workouts. You need to give your body regular reasons to get stronger […]
You can still get a lot stronger after 70. Age changes how quickly you recover and how much muscle you may have held onto over the years, but it doesn’t take away your ability to respond to resistance training. Give your muscles a consistent reason to work harder, and they can still make meaningful progress. […]
Muscle loss is a natural occurrence as one ages. It’s essential to rebuild and maintain muscle so you can continue enjoying life confidently and independently. The good news? All you need is 10 minutes to get started! We learned a 10-minute standing workout that’s geared toward muscle-building and think it delivers big benefits from a […]
Staying in top shape is one of the best gifts you can give your mental and physical well-being as you age. For instance, strong, capable knees can help shield your joints from daily wear and tear while absorbing shock. If you’re looking to restore knee strength, we have four exercises to consider adding to your […]
A softer midsection can become more noticeable after 65 as body composition changes and muscle mass drops. Exercise can help by building core strength and increasing how much work your body does throughout the week. It won’t tighten loose skin on its own, but it can improve the shape and support underneath it. Crunches only […]
