(Ah, the beauty of aging!)
This means strength training on a regular basis and not skipping out on cardio.
so that maintain it, consider kicking off your workouts with an exercise that requires power.
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Keeping your chest tall and core tight, pass the ball hard against the wall.
Catch it as it bounces back before performing another rep. Squat with a straight back to pick the ball up before performing another rep.
Complete 10 reps.
Incorporate interval training
Many individuals in their 50s tend to gravitate toward steady-state cardio.
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I recommend incorporating higher reps (8-12 zone) and techniques to increase the time under tension.
That counts as 1 rep.
Hold the weights straight above your body with your arms fully extended.
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Pull your shoulder blades back and down into the bench as you lower the dumbbells toward your chest.
Get a solid chest stretch, then press the weights back up 14 of the way.
Complete 6 to 8 reps.
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