Essential Exercises for Building Strength After 50
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An expert shares four key exercises—bodyweight squats, pushups, single-leg balance hold, and a sit-to-stand test—that can demonstrate if a person over 50 has maintained strong, functional fitness, which is crucial for independence and longevity. Mastering these movements indicates better-than-average strength and balance for one's age.
Topics:health#balance-and-mobility#exercise-benchmarks#functional-power#health-and-fitness#muscular-endurance#strength-after-50
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