Add these morning moves to your day to restore and build upper-body fitness.<\/p>\n
There are many things women over 55 can\u2019t avoid as they age, including weight gain, the loss of lean muscle, and hormones that are totally out of whack. But that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t take action to combat some of those changes. One of the biggest concerns is muscle loss<\/a>, because that directly impacts the ability to live independently. We spoke with an expert who shares four exercises women over 55 should do each morning to restore upper-body strength<\/a> and muscle.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n \u201cAfter 55, what most women lose isn\u2019t brute strength, it\u2019s upper-body control, posture resilience, and push-pull balance,\u201d explains Felicia Hernandez, NASM-certified personal trainer and community engagement lead at Eden Health Club<\/a>. \u201cHormonal shifts and muscular atrophy impact shoulder stabilization, posture, and grip strength first. These four movements focus on restoring strength where it matters most: across the shoulders, upper back, triceps, and chest, with an emphasis on joint-friendly mechanics and minimal equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n 4 Morning Exercises for Women To Rebuild Upper-Body Strength<\/p>\n Each one of the exercises below helps establish solid real-world strength to conquer daily tasks like opening doors, carrying grocery bags, and reaching overhead. These moves also boost metabolism through lean muscle maintenance. When performed on a daily basis, this speedy session can gradually rebuild strength while reducing the risk of bone density decline.<\/p>\n \u201cThese can be done at home with a pair of light dumbbells or just body weight,\u201d Hernandez adds.<\/p>\n \tWall Pushups<\/p>\n Begin standing tall, arms-length away from a wall.
\nPlace your hands shoulder-width apart on the surface.
\nEngage your core and bend your elbows to lower your chest toward the wall.
\nPress back up to the starting position, keeping the movement slow and controlled.
\nPerform 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.<\/p>\n