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If you’re over 60 and haven’t exercised before, a certified trainer recommends starting with thisLearn how to do a wall plank to strengthen your deep core and protect your back
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I fell in love with this CrossFit format because it’s perfect for fast-paced bodyweight workouts at home—here’s how I adapt it for all my personal training clientsShake up your strength training with a ladder workout
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This barre arm workout will improve your muscular endurance and shoulder stability in just five minutesPrepare to be surprised at just how challenging five minutes of movement can be
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How to start building upper-body strength at home—no equipment necessaryWhen you’re a beginner, bodyweight is best
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Energizing chair exercises for seniors recommended by a yoga therapistChair yoga can be gentle and accessible, but it can also be invigorating—here’s a sequence I use in my seated classes
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Can’t keep your heels down when you squat? Here's what it means and three exercises that’ll help fix this common issueAddress lower body tightness and weakness to improve your squat depth
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I’m a personal trainer for seniors and this is the 10-minute at-home workout I give all my clients over 60 for full-body strengthBuild strength and endurance at home with this senior-friendly routine
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Build a stronger lower body at home with this 15-minute equipment-free leg workoutIt’s quick, it’s effective, and it only requires four moves
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A trainer who works with people living with diabetes says this workout will safely introduce your body to exercise and help manage blood sugar fluctuationsBetterMe’s Garett Reid takes a considered approach to starting to exercise with diabetes, but in a year he says you could be training in the same way as someone without diabetes
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I’m a personal trainer and I’ve transformed my deep-core strength with this one rarely-used exerciseAdding movement to a high plank develops an underappreciated part of your torso
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Short on time? Try this five-minute barre workout to build lower-body strengthJust five moves and no equipment needed
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These three moves can relax your back muscles more effectively than stretching, according to a physical therapistIf your back feels tight, stretching may not be the best solution
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A personal trainer is a carer for two elderly family members—this is the gentle five-move workout she does to keep them active and mobileThese lower-body moves will help you build strength and independence without having to go to the gym
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A Pilates teacher recommends this eight-minute beginner routine to strengthen your core and stabilize your spine“A strong core is about how well you can control your body, not how many crunches you can do,” says BetterMe’s Brittni Johnson
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When I wake up with stiff joints, I do this five-minute mobility flowGet out of bed and get your circulation going and loosen your joints with this accessible standing routine
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Boost your energy with this beginner-friendly full-body cardio workout—no jumping or equipment neededGet your heart rate up while keeping the impact low
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This expert wrote a book on Tai Chi for fall prevention—he recommends you try this exercise to build stability and improve your balanceA leading expert tells us how Tai Chi can help with fall prevention
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Level up your core workouts with this dance-inspired plank challenge from a Les Mills group fitness presenterLearning this choreographed routine will boost your brain health as much as your core strength, says Bronté Terrell
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My 71-year-old friend asked for a strength-building bodyweight workout for beginners—here’s what I designed for herEight moves everyone over 60 can use to improve their strength, mobility and balance
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I asked a Pilates instructor which five lower-body moves she would teach a beginner—here’s what she suggests and how to progress themBuild a stronger lower body without equipment
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I asked a Tai Chi expert for the first two things he teaches every beginnerThese simple lessons will prepare you to unlock the benefits of Tai Chi
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This is the one equipment-free move I’m doing to maintain my balance and agility as I ageThe explosive exercise is now a regular feature in my workouts
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Forget the treadmill, boost your cardio fitness at home with these three low-impact bodyweight exercisesHate traditional cardio? Try this instead
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Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaidedBoost your strength and mobility with these equipment-free moves
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All you need is 10 minutes to do this trainer’s beginner-friendly HIIT workout—no equipment neededCan high-intensity interval training be beginner-friendly? This trainer thinks it can
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A barre instructor recommends this four-move workout for beginners to build muscular endurance and functional strengthIt’s suitable for people of all levels
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An expert trainer says this is the one core move she gets all her clients to practice before they start strength trainingNail these three variations before lifting weights
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Sore wrists? This is the workout I give my personal training clients when they need a break from weights—no equipment neededBuild strength without aggravating sore wrists
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A trainer who works with midlife women shares the exact 10-minute workout she recommends for beginnersMaster the basics with these five moves
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