Senior Strength: Five Simple Bodyweight Moves to Build Muscle After 60
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A 63-year-old trainer shares a five-move, equipment-free routine for older adults (sit-to-stand, wall push-ups, backward lunges, standing heel raises, and bird dog) to boost strength, balance, and bone health, recommending 6–8 reps per exercise, 2–3 circuits per session, twice to thrice weekly; the piece emphasizes gradual progress and safety when starting.
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