One of the most challenging things to experience as we age is weight gain and the loss of strength.
As we get older, we become less active and hormones change, which can take a toll.
Here are three great exercise habits that can help totally transform your body after 50.
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When you lift weights, your muscles become stronger and healthier.
We lose 3-5% of muscle mass and mobility in our body starting at 30.
Be kind to your mind so that you do not become discouraged.
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Perhaps your body needs more gentle movement, and that’s okay, but the key is consistency.
-Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height parallel to the floor.
-Squat down, maintaining the weights at shoulder height, and push up to shoulder press as you stand.
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Start with small dumbbells, 3-5lb, and slowly move up from there.
Plus, it’s a move almost anyone can do.
-To perform an over rotation chest press, set the cable to your shoulder height.
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-The right hand grasps the handle, right leg is forward.
-Allow the cable to pull you in to further totation, giving strength to your increased range of motion.
This gets your deep core stronger than ever.
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Push-Ups
Push-ups are a good way to burn calories, tone up, and build strength.
If you could’t do them in a plank position, starting slow is okay.
When done correctly, the push-up works lots more than the chest.
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You will also work your shoulders, arms, back, core, and hips.
It requires no equipment and you’ve got the option to do them anywhere.
