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I train older adults and to help them age well, I never skip these coordination exercisesPractice coordination exercises weekly to stay agile
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“Balance and stability aren’t just fitness skills; they’re part of maintaining independence”—here’s the workout an expert trainer uses to work on bothDevelop core strength and stability with this dumbbell routine
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Should you prioritise strength training or cardio as you age? I asked a metabolic health expertTo increase your chances of a long lifespan and healthspan, prioritise your weakest area
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Stay strong after 60—the dumbbell workout I recommend to my personal training clientsWork every muscle with these seven moves—in just 21 minutes
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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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This celebrity trainer works with stars like Jessica Biel, but he says his mother-in-law is his “model student”—here’s the beginner-friendly workout she doesAll you need are dumbbells
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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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A new study finds that women over the age of 85 can improve functional fitness and upper-body endurance with low-intensity exercise—here’s what they didJust six months of exercise improved the way they moved day-to-day
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and these are the four moves I make everyone do for healthy kneesThese exercises can safeguard your knees against common age-related issues
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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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“Pilates is going to stop you getting injured, but strength training will build your bones and muscles”—a trainer shares her top four dumbbell moves for healthy agingWhy lifting weights—and Pilates—are essential in midlife
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How Olympic sprint legend Michael Johnson keeps fit in his 50sNow 58, Johnson relies on load-bearing bodyweight workouts to preserve muscle and support bone health
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This is one of the most important exercises you can do before you hit 60, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsDoing the kneel-to-stand exercise now can mean greater independence as you age
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Reduce your risk of falls and strengthen your bones with this trainer’s three simple home exercises for a functionally strong bodyDo these exercises regularly if you want to live a long, healthy life
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Should you prioritise weight training or Pilates as you age? I asked the experts and they agreed one is preferableBut doing both is even better
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Andy Murray’s former tennis coach says playing racket sports is the best thing you can do to improve longevity at any age—here’s why“I promise you'll have one of the best workouts of all time,” says former pro tennis player Mark Petchey
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“Lower body strength is one of the greatest predictors of healthy aging and independence”—here’s how a Pilates teacher suggests building lower-body muscle in just three movesThe exercises will help to keep you mobile and active into old age
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“Forget living longer, exercise can make life easier right now”—a 72-year-old fitness influencer and marathon runner shares two accessible ways to start movingHer advice for how to get started with exercise is simple
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These longevity exercises are going viral—and why a physical therapist recommends them for stability and fall preventionA yoga teacher’s anti-aging hack has been watched millions of times online
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You can build muscle after 70 by working out once a week—a physical therapist explains howAs little as a single session a week can lead to meaningful results in health and functional strength for seniors
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“The way you move today helps protect your bones for tomorrow”—an osteoporosis specialist on four forms of exercise we should all be doing to offset agingHalf of all women and 20% of all men over 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis, according to the Royal Osteoporosis Society
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An 83-year-old trainer’s strength training formula for the over-65sIf you’re over 65 and want to start strength training, try this workout plan
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"This 25-minute routine will build your confidence and independence"—a trainer who specializes in working with seniors shares her signature balance workoutStrengthen muscles, improve posture and gain back your independence with this gentle routine tailor-made for seniors
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“Simple activities are usually the most effective”—a doctor of physical therapy says these seven daily exercises will help maintain independence as you ageBoost balance, mobility, strength and endurance with these daily exercises designed for beginners and older adults
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Keeping this muscle group strong could be the key to a longer life, according to this physical therapistBoost longevity by building quad strength
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“Balance training is one of the most effective strategies for preserving independence”—a certified personal trainer shows you howBoost core stability in just 15 minutes with this simple balance training circuit
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The longevity workout an 85-year-old swears by to build strength and live youngFrom a sedentary career on Wall Street to winning 10 gold medals at the San Diego Senior Games, here’s how Jim Owen keeps fit
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Over-50s who pass this 10-second balance test have better predicted longevity—here’s how to improve your balance at any ageMaintain the ability to move confidently, react quickly and stay independent as you age, says Jacque Crockford
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A physical therapist says a weak upper body is a telltale sign that you will age poorly—here’s how he recommends you fix itDo these exercises at least once a week to stave off frailty if you are over 60
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