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Five daily moves a trainer says beat weight training after 60.<\/p>\n

Life can be pretty great after 60. It\u2019s a stage when you may have more time to enjoy the people, hobbies, and activities you love most. But there\u2019s one uninvited guest that can be a total buzzkill: sarcopenia, the natural loss of lean muscle<\/a> that occurs with age.<\/p>\n

The good news? Performing regular resistance training<\/a> and consuming a protein-packed diet can help address muscle loss head-on. This way, you can make every plan you want to make and enjoy every second.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to help you get started. Thanks to Domenic Angelino MS, MPH, CSCS, CPT<\/a>, a Brown University educated fitness expert<\/a> with a background in the psychosocial and physiologic aspects of exercise science<\/a>, we learned five daily exercises that can reverse muscle loss faster than weight training after 60.<\/p>\n

\u201cMuscle is responsible for moving your body and keeping your body in fixed stable positions. If muscle goes down, it means you\u2019ll have a harder time with both of those things,\u201d Angelino tells us. \u201cIf your body is less stable, you\u2019ll have a harder time balancing, making it more likely you\u2019ll fall. Muscle mass doesn\u2019t directly impact bone health, but the type of training that you do to build muscle mass often has a secondary effect of preserving and improving your bone health.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you want to reverse muscle loss, below are five moves to add to your workouts.<\/p>\n

\tSquats<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are extremely important because they help you preserve the strength of muscles that are necessary for many basic activities in your daily life. Something as simple as standing up and sitting back down can become harder with time if you don\u2019t work on keeping those muscles strong. It might not be an issue at 60, but by 70, 80, or 90 it can really impact your quality of life,\u201d Angelino explains.<\/p>\n

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
\nExtend your arms ahead of you or place your hands on your hips.
\nBend at the knees and hips as you lower into a squat.
\nDescend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
\nPress through your heels to rise back up to standing.<\/p>\n

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\tOverhead Presses<\/p>\n

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Reaching overhead becomes more challenging with age, so these muscles weaken more quickly than others. Overhead presses are a stellar exercise to help combat this.<\/p>\n

Stand tall, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level, palms facing inward.
\nPress the weights overhead, extending your arms.
\nUse control as you lower the weights to shoulder height.<\/p>\n

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\tFarmers Walks<\/p>\n

Farmers walks may not be the first exercise that comes to mind when training after 60, but it\u2019s incredibly beneficial.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt basically helps your body get better at stabilizing itself under stress. In doing so, it can help reduce your risk of falling as you continue to age,\u201d Angelino says.<\/p>\n

Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell in each hand at your sides.
\nStart walking forward, keeping your torso still.
\nContinue to walk for the prescribed distance or time.<\/p>\n

These 5 Daily Moves Reverse Muscle Loss Faster Than Gym Workouts After 45<\/a><\/p>\n

\tWalking<\/p>\n

Going on regular walks helps preserve a happy, healthy heart. Research<\/a> shows this low-impact form of cardio also helps reduce the risk or severity of various health issues, including type-2 diabetes, cognitive decline, and dementia while improving sleep and longevity.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeart and respiratory health make it easier for your body to be in a condition that allows you to do the exercises that more directly help you retain muscle,\u201d Angelino adds.<\/p>\n

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\tSeated Leg Raises<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people over 60 struggle with conventional ab work if they\u2019re new to exercise. Performing seated versions, like a leg raise in a chair, can make it a bit easier to jump into. It\u2019ll help you build strength until you get to the point where you can safely do more traditional ab exercises like sit-ups on a mat,\u201d Angelino explains.<\/p>\n

Sit back lightly with your hands holding onto the chair.
\nExtend one leg straight out.
\nHold for a moment, then lower.
\nRepeat on the other side.
\nOnce you progress, lift both legs at the same time.<\/p>\n

Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

\t\tAlexa is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in Greenwich, CT. She has 11+ years of experience covering wellness, fitness, food, travel, lifestyle, and home.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n