I asked a longevity expert what exercises people over 50 should be doing. He shared these 5 bodyweight moves

A middle aged woman holding a water bottle .

As we get older, strength training is the single most important way to reverse the muscle wastage that comes hand in hand with aging. Preserving muscle mass not only helps you stay stronger and prevent falls, but can also lower your risk of conditions like Type 2 diabetes and strengthen your bones.

But which are the best exercises to prioritize? To find out more, I sat down with Dr. Jamie Bovay, a physical therapist, author and longevity clinician who founded KinetikChain Denver. He has spent years studying the human body through the lens of improving lifespan. Below, he shares five high-yield bodyweight exercises that improve strength and joint mobility.