As most people age, they love to see certain things grow. You know, like their retirement account, free time to spend with friends and loved ones, and their family. Unfortunately, your belly quite possibly thinks it’s on that list, too. Between hormonal changes, muscle loss, and potentially less physical activity, this area of the body […]
Not all workouts are created equal. But you don’t have to do a long, over-exerting weight-lifting regimen in order to build muscle. In fact, we spoke with Jacob Siwicki, founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, NCSF and AFAA certified, former top 1% globally ranked Equinox group fitness instructor (2019), Dartmouth economics graduate and former […]
Squats are one of the easiest ways to see how well your body handles repeated work. You lower, stand, reset your breath, and go again. It sounds simple, but once the reps start adding up, the test gets honest fast. Your legs have to keep producing force, your core has to hold position, and your […]
A stronger lower back usually starts with the muscles around it. Your glutes, hamstrings, hips, core, and upper back all help keep your spine supported when you stand, walk, bend, lift, or hold a posture for a while. Wall exercises provide those areas with a simple way to work with greater control, which can make […]
Strong glutes make daily movement feel better. They help power your walk, support your hips, make stairs feel smoother, and provide more support to your lower back during everyday tasks. After 60, giving your glutes focused attention can make a real difference in how steady, strong, and capable your lower body feels. Gym machines can […]
Transformation after 55 starts with habits that make your body feel more capable week after week. Strength shows up when stairs feel smoother. Energy shows up when daily movement becomes easier to repeat. Confidence shows up when your workouts feel like something you can build on, not something you have to restart. The best exercise […]
When it comes to boosting muscle tone, dumbbells are a common choice. They offer an excellent range of motion and activate small stabilizing muscles. But there’s more than one way to achieve success. We spoke with an expert who shares six bodyweight exercises you can do to build lean muscle. Why bodyweight training? “For adults […]
Balance and leg strength are two of the things I focus on most in my work with older adults. I’ve been a personal trainer for over 35 years, and I’ve spent the last 20 training the next generation of fitness professionals with TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of personal training courses. What I see again […]
A flatter stomach after 60 usually takes more than sitting on an ab machine and cranking through reps. Your midsection has to brace when you carry weight, stay steady when you squat, control rotation when you turn, and help your hips and shoulders work together. That’s why standing exercises can feel so much more useful. […]
A plank doesn’t look like much from the outside. You get on your forearms, stretch your legs back, and hold still. Then the seconds start adding up. Your shoulders begin to work, your abs tighten, your glutes have to stay engaged, and your whole body has to hold the same line without drifting. After 50, […]
