Here are five workouts to change your body shape after 40, enhancing your physical appearance and overall well-being.
By incorporating these five transformative workouts into your fitness regimen, you could sculpt your dream body after 40.
Continue reading for the five best workouts to change your body shape after 40.
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Jump Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, arms by your sides.
Lower into a squat position, keeping your chest up and your knees behind your toes.
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Explosively jump up as high as you’ve got the option to, extending your arms overhead.
Land softly, and immediately lower back into a squat.
Aim for three sets of 10 to 15 repetitions.
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Burpees
Start in a standing position, then squat down and place your hands on the floor.
Jump your feet back into a plank position, keeping your body in a straight line.
Perform a pushup, lowering your chest toward the ground.
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Jump your feet back toward your hands and explosively jump up, reaching your arms overhead.
Repeat for three sets of eight to 12 repetitions.
Engage your core, and bring one knee toward your chest, then quickly switch legs.
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Continue alternating legs at a rapid pace as if you’re running in place.
Aim for three sets of 20 to 30 seconds.
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Push through your heels to return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
Aim for three sets of eight to 12 repetitions.
Dumbbell Lunges
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms by your sides.
Step forward with one leg, and lower your body until both knees are bent at 90-degree angles.
Push through the heel of your front foot to return to the starting position.
Repeat on the other leg, alternating legs for three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions per leg.
Press the dumbbells up toward the ceiling until your arms are fully extended.
Lower the dumbbells back down to chest level with control.
Aim for three sets of eight to 12 repetitions.
Continue for a total of 10 breath cycles.
Circle your extended leg in a controlled motion, keeping your hips stable and your core engaged.
Reverse the direction of the circle after several repetitions.
Perform eight to 10 circles in each direction, then switch legs.
Engage your core and hold the position for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing deeply.
Lift your hips up toward the ceiling, straightening your arms and legs to form an inverted V shape.
Press your heels toward the ground and lengthen your spine, engaging your core.
Hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds, breathing deeply.
Warrior II
Start in a standing position with your feet wide apart, arms extended parallel to the floor.
Turn your right foot out 90 degrees and bend your right knee, aligning it with your ankle.
Extend your arms out to the sides, keeping your shoulders relaxed.
Gaze over your right hand, and hold the pose for 30 to 60 seconds, then switch sides.
Lean back slightly, and lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your sit bones.
Extend your arms forward alongside your legs, parallel to the ground.
Zumba
Join a Zumba class or follow along with online videos.
Move your body to the beat, engaging your arms, legs, and core in dynamic movements.
Aim for 30 to 60 minutes of continuous dancing to maximize calorie burn and body shaping.
Hip-Hop Dance
Learn hip-hop dance moves from instructional videos or classes.
Practice choreographed routines that target different muscle groups and increase heart rate.
Focus on precise movements and powerful bursts of energy to sculpt muscles and improve coordination.
Have fun and express yourself through the rhythm and flow of the music.
Ballet Fitness
Incorporate ballet-inspired exercises into your workout routine to tone and elongate your muscles.
Perform movements such as plies, tendus, and arabesques to sculpt legs, glutes, and core.
Use a ballet barre or sturdy chair for support and balance as you perform graceful, controlled movements.
Practice proper form and alignment to maximize the effectiveness of each exercise.
