A certified trainer says this 8-minute bed routine beats ab workouts for belly at 60.<\/p>\n
Want to tighten your midsection but don\u2019t have the time? Well, we have good news for you. For most older adults, doing endless crunches and intense, time-consuming core workouts is unnecessary. Instead, if you\u2019re in your 60s or beyond, you can flatten your stomach<\/a> while reducing strain on your lower back and spine.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where bed exercises come in. Below, we spoke with James Bickerstaff, CPT, a personal trainer at OriGym<\/a>, who shares an ultra-efficient and effective bed routine<\/a> designed specifically to help flatten belly overhang in under 10 minutes.<\/p>\n \u201cThese movements focus on improving abdominal control and stability rather than just working the surface muscles,\u201d Bickerstaff explains. \u201cThat\u2019s important because the deeper core muscles play a big role in supporting posture and helping reduce lower abdominal protrusion.\u201d<\/p>\n Studies<\/a> show that activating your deep core muscles can help boost spinal stability and functional strength. Other research<\/a> suggests that low-impact core training can help improve balance, posture, and mobility in older adults, all of which are factors that often decline with age<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read on for the workout routine and detailed exercise instructions. And next up, don\u2019t miss If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 65, Your Upper-Body Strength Is Stronger Than 90% of Peers<\/a>.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n \tPelvic Tilts<\/p>\n