‘I’m a personal trainer with clients in their 90s' — here’s a typical workout I use to maintain muscle mass, support joint health and build functional fitness

Single-leg stand (10 to 15 seconds on each leg): To strengthen stabilizing muscles and improve balance, lift one foot a few inches off the floor, maintaining tall posture, and then switch. For ...

How to stay strong as you age without injuring yourself

Building strength later in life starts with exercises that use your body weight. Doing so lets you see how your body moves ...

Tana Ramsay used this exact 5-move workout to stay fitter than ever in her 40s – here's how to master it

Tana Ramsay is proof your 40s don’t have to mean slowing down. In her last decade, between completing three Ironman 70.3 races, she also gave birth to her fifth and sixth children – first at 44 and ...
Everyday Health

6 Balance Exercises to Practice as You Age

Learn why it’s important to incorporate balance exercises into your workout routine as you age. Plus, try 6 simple balance exercises today.

5 Chair Exercises That Flatten Lower Belly Overhang After 60, According to a Trainer

Chair exercises for lower belly overhang after 60, with CSCS trainer Jarrod Nobbe's cues and a 5-move routine.

The 6-Minute Chair Routine That Builds Leg Muscle After 55, According to a Trainer

Chair exercises for leg strength after 55, in 6 minutes. Trainer Jarrod Nobbe shares a simple routine that builds muscle fast.
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The chair secret: 6 leg-strengthening moves for seniors that build muscle faster (and safer) than squats

Stop risking your knees with deep squats; fitness experts reveal how a standard chair can unlock elite leg strength and total independence after age 65.
Fit&Well

These are the three single-leg exercises I’ve been doing to rebuild core strength after an injury

Movements such as the single-leg Romanian deadlift and step-up use your abdominal muscles and work on the deeper engagement ...
Tom's Guide

Over 60? This 4-move lower body workout sculpts your legs faster than walking workouts

Workouts 'I’m 72 and in the best shape of my life: Here’s the 5 simple isometric bodyweight exercises I prioritize to counter age-related muscle loss.' Workouts I’m a personal trainer who works with ...
Women's Health

Chair Yoga Has a Ton of Sneaky Benefits, Instructors Say. Here’s How to Try It.

Sitting in a chair has gotten a (well-deserved) bad rap in recent years. But if you're stuck in your seat for 8 hours a day, there are still ways to stay active—and one excellent option is through ...