I asked a personal trainer what the over-40s should prioritize—he shared three non-negotiable exercises for strength and mobility

A woman sits on an exercise ball with her feet on the floor and light dumbbells held at her shoulders.

It’s rare to make it to your 40s with the exact same level of physical ability you had in your 20s or 30s.

Injuries and muscle loss can impact how we move, but this doesn’t have to be the case.