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Grace Walsh

ITV's Shakira Akabusi just showed us a 3-step workout that's perfect for staying active in your 50s and 60s

Woman sitting on cork yoga mat in living room in front of window in sunshine.

With September well underway and rainy days incoming, it can feel tempting to spend more time on the sofa than outside. But health experts, including ITV's Lorraine's resident doctor, Dr Hilary Jones and PT Shakira Akabusi, have urged us to do the opposite.

"If people concentrate, particularly as they get older, on things like muscle strength, flexibility, and hormonal balance, then they can still feel invigorated and get through the winter with that health reset," said Dr Jones, who regularly shares his insights into the importance of strength training for women on the show.

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