Gear up to improve your strength, flexibility, and balance while sculpting a more toned, leaner physique.
They can also boost your balance and coordinationtwo crucial aspects for maintaining mobility and agility as you age.
Regular exercise can significantly impact these aspects, contributing to a youthful appearance and energy level.
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Holding a plank position engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously, helping to enhance your stability and balance.
“Planks are a powerful exercise for building core strength and stability,” states Masi.
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“A strong core can improve your posture and reduce the appearance of aging.
Aim to do this workout daily for optimal results.
Keep your back flat and avoid arching or sagging.
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They also help target the glutes, potentially giving a more youthful physique.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart and flat on the floor.
Press through your heels to lift your hips off the floor, squeezing your glutes at the top.
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Hold for a few seconds, then lower your hips back down.
Focus on engaging your glutes by squeezing them throughout the movement.
Perform this workout two or three times a day for one to two minutes at a time.
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Start on your hands and knees with your wrists directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Aim for three to four sets of 10 to 15 reps,” Masi says.
Lie on your stomach with your arms extended overhead and your legs straight.
“Transitioning between these two yoga poses targets nearly the entire body,” explains Masi.
“It also promotes overhead shoulder flexibility and hamstring extensibility which may diminish as we age.
