We can’t live forever, but we can make the years we have feel better by holding onto strength and mobility as we get older. Exercise tends to get overcomplicated, but it doesn’t need to be. If you want something straightforward you can do anywhere, this no-equipment strength workout keeps things refreshingly simple.
Pilates instructor Portia Page has stepped up with a five-move bodyweight routine, and she’s clear on why strength training deserves a place in your week as you age. From supporting bone health and metabolism to helping with sleep and mood, building strength can make a noticeable difference. Page says it can even improve the body’s hormonal balance and reduce menopause symptoms.
