6 Bodyweight Exercises To Build Muscle After 50

Build lean muscle after 50 with 6 bodyweight exercises that boost strength, stability, and mobility without any gym machines.

This 6-Minute Standing Routine Builds More Core Strength Than Planks After 50

Boost core strength after 50 with this 6-minute standing routine that works your abs, obliques, and back, no planks or floor work.

These overlooked muscles are the key to aging well

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...
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Are Planks Overrated? Core Strength Truth Revealed

Are planks overrated and a waste of your time? Over the years I’ve heard people say this and I’ve even seen videos here on ...

If You Can Complete These 3 Bodyweight Exercises After 50, You’re Stronger Than Most

Test your strength after 50 with 3 bodyweight moves that build muscle, stability, and confidence using only your body weight.

The best ways to measure your fitness, according to science

VO2 max? Mile time? Experts break down the most common health metrics and reveal which ones actually best reflect on your ...
Fit&Well

Swap planks for five more functional core exercises, as cherry picked by a certified trainer

Pritchard recommends performing three sets of each exercise, working for 40 seconds, then resting for 20 seconds. “Sprinkle ...
Health

Crunches vs. Planks: Which Is Better for Building Core Strength and Ab Definition?

Both core exercises can strengthen and tone your abs, improving stability and balance while building a visible six-pack. But ...
Fit&Well

A Pilates instructor says this is the one area of the body you should focus on strengthening as you get older and shares the three moves she recommends to target it

This is a Pilates move that many people see as a stretch, but it’s also a fantastic way to switch on your core muscles. “It’s really good for mobility, flexibility, breath integration as well as core ...

I did 50 shoulder taps every day for a month – and this is what it did to my core

My weekly workout routine involves MetCons (workouts combining functional strength and cardio), barbell technique sessions, ...
GQ

For the Best Fat-Burning Exercises, Slow and Sustainable Wins the Abs Race

Look up ‘fat burning exercises’ on your favorite social media platform and you'll find a fount of chiseled individuals extolling the virtues of their trendy workouts. Some do the trick (the 12-3-30 ...
New York Post

5 exercises to do now to improve your natural posture — they’ll also strengthen your back, core and butt

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...