All articles tagged with #bodyweight exercises
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Eat This Not That
After 45, traditional crunches may no longer be effective for flattening the lower belly. Instead, a set of joint-friendly, full-body exercises like chair squats, wall push-ups, step backs, and standing marches can help build muscle, improve posture, and increase calorie burn, leading to a flatter lower belly and better overall health.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Tom's Guide
A 25-minute Jeffing-inspired workout combines running, walking, and bodyweight exercises to improve endurance, boost metabolism, and enhance mood, all without gym equipment, making it ideal for busy or holiday schedules.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Eat This Not That
The article outlines four simple exercises—Romanian deadlifts, squats, lateral lunges, and foot-elevated calf raises—that can help individuals over 60 rebuild and maintain muscle mass more effectively than weight machines, emphasizing the importance of bodyweight and free-weight movements for strength and stability as we age.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tom's Guide
You can build muscle and functional strength effectively at home using just your bodyweight, with exercises like push-ups, squats, glute bridges, planks, lunges, superman holds, and wall sits, which target major muscle groups and can be scaled for all fitness levels.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eat This Not That
The article highlights five effective bodyweight exercises—mountain climbers, pushups with knee tucks, single-leg deadlifts with knee drive, bear crawls, and crab walks—that can help melt belly fat faster for those over 50 by engaging multiple muscle groups, boosting metabolism, and improving core strength. These exercises are recommended to be performed in circuit fashion for optimal results and are suitable for maintaining fitness and reducing midsection fat as you age.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fit&Well
A Pilates instructor recommends three equipment-free exercises—bird dog, 3-2-1 push-up, and wall sit—to help individuals over 40 build strength, combat age-related muscle loss, and maintain mobility and health in later years.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Eat This Not That
An 8-minute morning bodyweight workout is as effective as 30 minutes on machines for building strength after 50, focusing on functional movements like squats, pushups, glute bridges, planks, and balance exercises to preserve muscle mass, improve mobility, and promote independence in older adults.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Eat This Not That
After 45, bodyweight exercises like squats, pushups, step-ups, and plank shoulder taps can effectively prevent muscle loss, offering a functional alternative to weight machines by engaging stabilizers and improving overall strength, balance, and mobility.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
Incorporate simple bodyweight exercises into your daily walk to enhance muscle strength, improve mobility, and support aging health benefits, with a recommended routine of five moves repeated two to three times.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Eat This Not That
A 12-minute, equipment-free morning workout designed for people over 40 can build full-body strength more efficiently than longer gym sessions, focusing on exercises like squats, push-ups, planks, glute bridges, and lunges to combat age-related muscle loss and improve overall health.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Eat This Not That
The article highlights four beginner-friendly, low-impact exercises—bodyweight squats, wall pushups, glute bridges, and step-ups—that effectively build muscle and improve mobility for those over 50, emphasizing their safety and benefits in combating age-related muscle loss.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Independent
A four-week beginner calisthenics plan is presented as an accessible, kit-free way to build strength, improve mobility, and enhance daily life functions, emphasizing consistency, proper movement, and gradual progression for optimal results.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eat This Not That
The article discusses effective bodyweight exercises like planks, mountain climbers, burpees, windshield wipers, Russian twists, hanging leg raises, bicycle crunches, and sprints that help burn belly fat and improve core strength, especially for individuals over 40, emphasizing that spot reduction isn't possible but combining these exercises with a healthy diet can aid in overall fat loss.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Coach
Fitness trainer Kayla Itsines shares a 10-minute bodyweight abs finisher circuit consisting of five exercises that target the abs and obliques while raising the heart rate to burn fat. The routine can be added to the end of a longer weights workout or done as a standalone workout with proper warm-up exercises. Itsines demonstrates each movement on her Instagram, and additional form guides are available for unfamiliar exercises. Other short abs routines are also recommended for variety and intensity.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tom's Guide
This article highlights a 3-move bodyweight workout that targets the chest and tricep muscles without the need for weights. The workout consists of burpees, Spiderman planks, and deficit push-ups, and can be completed in 28 minutes. Bodyweight exercises are effective for building functional strength and are suitable for beginners as well. The article also emphasizes the importance of progressing the routine over time and allowing for proper rest and recovery.