Strong hips can help prevent falls by keeping your spine and pelvis stable.<\/p>\n
After 55, there are certain priorities to focus on when it comes to your body. Building solid hip strength<\/a> is one of them. It\u2019s essential to compensate for natural muscle loss<\/a> that comes with age, a process known as sarcopenia. Doing so promotes an active, independent life\u2014and so much more. Strong hips can help prevent falls<\/a> by keeping your spine and pelvis stable; they also keep you mobile and performing everyday tasks with ease.<\/p>\n To get you started, we spoke with Terry Tateossian<\/a>, Founder, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Trainer, and Nutritionist for Women 40+ at THOR \u2013 The House of Rose, who has completed a variety of advanced training to support her work in women\u2019s health and middle-aged weight loss<\/a>. We\u2019re here with five standing exercises that will restore your hip strength faster than floor stretches after 55.<\/p>\n \u201cThe hips are one of the areas in the body where I see the most attention required\u2014especially in women over 55. It\u2019s very common to have tight hips, a possible imbalance in the hips and hip stabilizers, and more profound sarcopenia in the glutes (which stabilize the hips),\u201d Tateossian tells us. \u201cAs estrogen\/testosterone declines in midlife for both men and women, and without proactive attention in retaining muscle as we age, we start to experience reduced stability and balance. We have higher risks of falls and injuries, especially when the glutes and hips are declining in strength.\u201d6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n Walking mechanics and posture change as hip strength declines. It becomes common to place strain on your lower back and knees because they are compensating. That\u2019s where standing exercises come in clutch and serve as an effective addition to your workout routine.<\/p>\n