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How to keep your bones strong and healthy in midlife and beyond

As we move into midlife, issues such as joint pain, osteoporosis and stress fractures become increasingly common, making this a crucial time to take a more proactive approach to bone health.

Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...
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The morning yoga pose I do for strength, stability and energy—and it’s one your yoga class is probably missing

Yoga offers countless poses to improve physical health, balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. But there’s one I ...

‘I’m a personal trainer with clients in their 90s' — here’s a typical workout I use to maintain muscle mass, support joint health and build functional fitness

Single-leg stand (10 to 15 seconds on each leg): To strengthen stabilizing muscles and improve balance, lift one foot a few inches off the floor, maintaining tall posture, and then switch. For ...

Get stronger in just 20 minutes — do these 5 dumbbell moves for full-body strength

If you’re pushed for time but want to get a quality workout done, this 20-minute dumbbell workout is a great option for building strength all over your body.
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If you want your shoulders to last, you need to keep them strong—start today with this simple dumbbell workout

That’s why I’ve created this five-move routine that will bolster your shoulder strength while also improving your posture, supporting your neck, reducing the risk of upper-back niggles, improving bone ...