This trainer specializes in strength workouts for over-40s and these are the two moves he says everyone should be doing to boost their longevity

A woman performs a Turkish get-up in an empty studio. She is in a half kneeling position, her left knee and right foot on the floor, with her left hand on the floor for support and her right arm extended up toward the ceiling.

We lose muscle mass and mobility as we age, which makes our movements feel stiffer—but practicing the right set of exercises can offset this.

Ed Gemdjian is a trainer at The Gym Venice, which specializes in strength training for people over 40.