Then you turned 30 and suddenly had to work extra hard just to maintain your baseline fitness.

Don’t feel bad, though.

We’ve rounded up some simple resistance band exercises for a fitter body after 30, so listen up.

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Resistance bandscan boost your fitness andincrease strengthafter 30.

This lightweight, portable exercise equipment allows you to do effective, time-saving workouts wherever, whenever.

Additionally, resistance bands are easy on the joints, an essential consideration as you age.

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Banded Thrusters

First up are banded thrusters.

Shoulder Presses

Next up is the classic shoulder press.

Bring the handle to shoulder level, then press up until your arm is fully extended.

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Slowly lower back down in a controlled motion."

Deadlifts

The last of these exercises for a fitter body after 30 is the deadlift.

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resistance band chop exercises for a fitter body after 30

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resistance band deadlifts

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