High blood pressure comes up with a lot of my clients over 60, and most of them have been told the same two things: walk more and cut back on salt. Plenty of them have been doing exactly that for years. I’ve been a personal trainer for four decades, and for the last 25 years […]
You can train your abs every day and still keep them hidden. Building muscle is part of the equation, but you have to lose enough body fat for that definition to become easy to see. After 60, that means your workouts need to fit into a bigger plan that includes nutrition and plenty of movement […]
You may wonder why core strength is so important. A strong core helps you stay balanced, reduces fall risk, protects your spine and back, and keeps your pelvic floor functioning properly. It also helps you stand up from a seated position, carry things, bend down, and perform everyday tasks with ease. Your core does what […]
If there’s one equipment staple in just about every home gym, it’s the treadmill. After all, it’s an easy way for individuals of all fitness levels to walk, jog, or train at whatever speed or incline they desire—regardless of the weather or time of day. But performing the same-old routine on the treadmill can become […]
Menopause brings on many changes to your body as you navigate this phase of life—and even after. Women can experience sleeplessness, hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, fatigue, weight gain, and more. And it doesn’t stop there. Post-menopause could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and metabolic slow-down. Developing an unwanted “menopause belly” can […]
By 65, most people have spent decades rounding forward over desks, steering wheels, phones and couches, and many assume the shape is now permanent. After almost 40 years working as a personal trainer, and over 25 as director of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s favorite provider of personal training courses, I’ve seen what all that slouching does […]
Stamina is your ability to keep going without feeling like you need to stop every few minutes. After 65, that can change as activity levels drop and both cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance start to slide. Building some of that capacity back can make exercise feel easier and give you more energy for the rest […]
Strong legs are worth protecting once you get past 65. You can still build plenty of lower-body strength at this age, but the muscles need regular resistance to stay strong. When that challenge disappears for months or years, strength usually follows it. That doesn’t mean every day needs to turn into a heavy leg workout. […]
Life is meant to be lived, and remaining healthy and strong as you age is necessary to do so. Without muscle strength, daily chores and activities can become difficult—if not impossible—to do. From getting out of bed to showering and preparing breakfast, all of these tasks require strength. In order to preserve strength, it’s imperative […]
Belly overhang can be hard to trim, even when you stay active. After age 40, muscle mass declines much more quickly than in your younger years. Metabolism drops, which also leads to belly fat. Some people turn to gym classes to burn calories, but some of the best workouts you can do can be performed […]
