Embrace Your Best Life at 65! Discover 4 Transformative Exercise Movements!
We're sharing insights from a 65-year-old fitness instructor's experiences, highlighting 4 effective exercise movements that have brought about a remarkable transformation in life and fitness.
Fitness instructor Lesley Maxwell believes age is just a number and warns against a common mistake made by individuals over 40 in the gym. According to Maxwell, relying solely on cardio is not enough. Here are the strength training exercises Maxwell recommends… Old School New Body
SQUATS: FUNCTIONAL AND STRONG
According to Maxwell, the squat is a functional exercise that will help you gain strength with every step.
Squat with Barbell: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your back straight and chest up. Hold a barbell or dumbbell on the upper part of your back and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Then, rise back up slowly. Do two to eight repetitions.
Dumbbell Squat: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. As you squat down, lower your thighs until they are parallel to the ground. Return to the starting position. Do six to ten repetitions.
LUNGES: STRONG LEGS, STRONG BODY
Lunges are an excellent choice for strong legs and balance.
Lunges with Dumbbells: Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Take a step forward and bend the front knee, then return to the starting position. Repeat with the other leg. Do six to ten repetitions.”
WALL PUSH-UPS: UPPER BODY STRENGTH
Wall push-ups strengthen the upper body and core while being joint-friendly.
Wall Push-Ups: Stand in front of a wall with your feet hip-width apart. Place your hands on the wall at shoulder width and push your body towards the wall to perform a push-up. Return to the starting position. Do six to ten repetitions.
ROWING AND LATERAL PULL-DOWNS: UPPER BODY STRENGTH AND BALANCE
Rowing or lateral pull-downs increase upper body strength with minimal joint pressure.
Rowing or Lateral Pull-Downs: If you don’t have a rowing machine in your gym, lateral pull-downs can be an alternative. Sit with your feet flat on the ground and perform pull-downs on the machine. Do six to ten repetitions.
Maxwell emphasizes the importance of performing these four strength training exercises four times a week. The key to a healthy lifestyle lies in keeping the body strong and flexible.
