Your calf isn’t one muscle, and calf strength isn’t one quality. That’s the biggest misconception I run into when people over 60 ask me how to keep their lower legs strong and stable. As a fitness trainer, I spend a lot of time breaking down why walking every day isn’t enough on its own, and […]
Restoring your abs after 60 doesn’t have to mean chasing floor crunches or long core circuits. It usually starts with rebuilding the strength and control your midsection needs during normal movement. When your core feels stronger, standing up, carrying groceries, walking with confidence, and getting through daily tasks can feel more supported. I’ve coached plenty […]
Staying balanced on your own two feet is something that becomes more and more important as you age. If you’re looking to improve and maintain your balance, it’s essential to optimize your workout routine—and balance training should be a top priority. However, you don’t necessarily need to invest in a balance board or head to […]
That soft, loose feeling at the back of the upper arm is something I hear about from women over 60 all the time. I’ve been a personal trainer for four decades and I’m co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s best provider of personal training courses. No exercise can tighten loose skin on its own, and you […]
The battle of the bulge can feel like a true struggle. This pesky, excess fat clings around your waistline and gets in the way of zipping up your favorite pairs of jeans. If you don’t start the right workout plan and adopt healthier lifestyle habits, it can become hazardous to your overall health and well-being. […]
If you’re suffering from joint pain, the last thing you likely want to do is exercise. In fact, relaxing on the couch cocooned in a cozy blanket may sound appealing. But one of the best things you can do to alleviate muscle tension is to stretch. Stretching can help address joint pain by improving range […]
A treadmill can help you build a steady walking habit, especially when weather, time, or confidence gets in the way. Standing strength work adds something different. It trains the muscles that help each step feel stronger once you’re back on regular ground. After 65, walking strength can change in small ways before it feels obvious. […]
After 55, a decade in a desk chair leaves its mark: the hips tighten, the shoulders round forward, the lower back stiffens, and standing up from a chair becomes harder than it should be. I’ve seen it play out again and again over almost 40 years as a personal trainer, the last 25 of which […]
The kitchen counter gives you a steady place to train when floor exercises feel like more hassle than help. You can use it for incline planks, supported knee drives, push-ups, and standing core work without needing extra equipment. After 60, that kind of setup makes it easier to start moving with purpose. Love handles usually […]
Savoring a warm corn muffin top with butter for breakfast is always a delightful treat. However, “muffin top” takes on an entirely different meaning when it appears around your waistline. This excess fat tends to hang over the top of your favorite jeans and makes them challenging to zip up. When your waistline grows, you […]
