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Seated strength: 5 chair exercises that outperform traditional weight training after 50

Forget the heavy dumbbells—new geriatric fitness data reveals that specific seated movements can stimulate more functional ...
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What Functional Strength Training Actually Means for Your Workouts

THERE ARE SO many reasons to exercise: aesthetics, athletic ability, even mental health. As you age, one motivation often distinguishes itself above others: functionality. When you get older, your ...

5 Bed Exercises That Restore Lower Body Strength Faster Than Gym Machines After 60

Bed exercises for seniors, trainer Michael Betts shares 5 moves to rebuild lower-body strength after 60, no gym needed.
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Hamstring Curls vs. Romanian Deadlifts: Which Exercise Is More Effective?

Both exercises strengthen your hamstrings, but experts say one may be more effective for you depending on your fitness ...
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These Simple 2-Step Exercises Are the Very Best Way To Build Strength Quickly

If strength training is not already part of your workout routine, it can be difficult to know how to start incorporating it. The side of the gym with people lifting weights can seem a lot more ...

At 51, Geri Horner built serious strength with boxing – here’s the 10-minute core workout behind it

And why boxing is so good for women over 50, straight from Geri's coach ...

Build next-level core strength with the 'alligator crawl' – here's how to do it right

Teaching your body to move as a connected unit rather than isolated parts improves whole-body stability and balance ...