Address declining posture with these simple morning moves.<\/p>\n
Starting your morning with a healthy dose of exercise is a great way to progress toward your goals. Plus, it ensures you get it done before the day even begins. As you age, it\u2019s essential to tweak your workout routine accordingly, with a major focus on posture<\/a>.<\/p>\n Posture typically declines after 60 due to muscular and structural changes. You also naturally lose muscle<\/a>\u2014a process known as sarcopenia\u2014particularly in key postural muscles like your upper back, glutes, and deep core, says Justin Kraft, NASM-CPT<\/a>, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and the founder of Aspire2MoreFitness.com, where he helps individuals build strength<\/a>, mobility, and muscle through smart and sustainable training.<\/p>\n \u201cActive individuals are not immune [to posture decline] because many common activities (walking, cycling, even some gym routines) are forward-dominant,\u201d Kraft notes. \u201cThis reinforces patterns like rounded shoulders and forward head posture. These imbalances override the body\u2019s ability to maintain upright alignment unless they\u2019re specifically addressed. If you work out in all three planes of motion, you can mitigate some of this.\u201d<\/p>\n