{"id":273327,"date":"2025-11-05T16:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/273327\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T16:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:11:09","slug":"5-daily-drills-that-reverse-aging-after-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/273327\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Daily Drills That Reverse Aging After 50"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s common to become more tuned into your health as you age. After all, various chronic conditions\u2014including heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, and arthritis\u2014can emerge after 50. One way to be proactive and lower these risks is by engaging in regular exercise. Don\u2019t worry\u2014we aren\u2019t telling you to hit the gym every day! But we are here to share five daily drills<\/a> that reverse aging<\/a> better than cardio after 50.<\/p>\n

We reached out to Eric North<\/a>, aka The Happiness Warrior\u2014a wellness speaker, coach, and advocate redefining what it means to age with purpose, strength, and emotional vitality, who incorporated strength training<\/a> and mobility work into a mini workout session you can do in the comfort of your own home.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n

\u201cStrength training and mobility-focused drills not only help us to create a HIIT-type cardio routine, but they also help us to concentrate on flexibility, joint mobility, and balance, which is a key factor in maintaining independence and allows us to participate in life more fully,\u201d North explains.<\/p>\n

The drills below are convenient and can be a total game-changer when it comes to feeling like the best version of yourself. After all, exercise keeps you young and will help you lead a long, healthy life!<\/p>\n

\tPushups<\/p>\n

Pushups are a stellar indicator of upper-body strength and fitness. Plus, they\u2019re an excellent workout for your core.<\/p>\n

\u201cChest or pectorals are the primary muscle group [engaged in pushups] with the shoulders, triceps, and abdominal muscles as secondary muscles for support,\u201d North says.<\/p>\n

Beginners should start with wall or knee pushups, depending on fitness level. Progress to standard pushups as your strength and balance grow.<\/p>\n

Assume a high plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body straight from head to heels.
\nBend your elbows and lower your chest toward the floor.
\nKeep your elbows close to your sides and maintain a long, straight body as you lower.
\nAs you press back up, bring your right knee in toward your chest, activating your core.
\nReturn your leg to a plank position, and repeat with the other knee at the top of the next pushup.<\/p>\n

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\tSquats<\/p>\n

Bodyweight<\/a> squats<\/a> are a classic exercise you\u2019ll find in many strength workouts\u2014for good reason. This simple move puts your entire lower body\u2014legs and glutes\u2014to work, along with your core.<\/p>\n

Begin the exercise by standing tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
\nExtend your arms in front of you or place your hands on your hips. Use a chair for support, if necessary.
\nBend at the knees and hips as you lower into a squat.
\nUse control to descend until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
\nPress through your heels to return to standing.<\/p>\n

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\tLunges<\/p>\n

Lunges fire up the glutes, quads, hamstrings, and calves, providing an excellent strength challenge for your lower body. Be sure to keep your torso tall throughout the exercise while engaging your core for balance.<\/p>\n

Begin by standing tall with your feet parallel and hip-width apart.
\nStep one foot forward.
\nBring your hands to your hips.
\nEngage your core as you bend your knees, lowering to form 90-degree bends in both legs.
\nKeep your upper body straight.
\nPress through your front heel and the ball of your back foot to rise back up.<\/p>\n

If You Can Master These 3 Bodyweight Movements After 60, You\u2019re Stronger Than Most<\/a><\/p>\n

\tPlank<\/p>\n

The plank<\/a> hold is a true powerhouse exercise for your core that builds stability and strength from your head all the way down to your toes. The entire core chain\u2014obliques, abs, lower back, and shoulders\u2014is put to work. It\u2019s a classic and simple, yet incredibly productive move for boosting and maintaining strength as you age.<\/p>\n

Assume a forearm plank with your forearms on the floor\u2014elbows under your shoulders\u2014and body straight from head to heels.
\nAvoid letting your hips sag or rise.
\nHold the position as you engage your legs, glutes, and core.<\/p>\n

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\tJumping Jacks<\/p>\n

What makes jumping jacks so great? They\u2019re simple, productive, and can be done essentially anywhere you happen to be. You can count on this no-equipment exercise to elevate your heart rate, boost your endurance, and deliver an invigorating cardio boost while strengthening your legs.<\/p>\n

Begin by standing tall with your feet together and arms at your sides.
\nJump both feet out to a wide stance while reaching your arms overhead.
\nQuickly jump your feet back in while lowering your arms to your sides.
\nContinue to jump at a steady pace, keeping the landing soft through your feet.<\/p>\n

Alexa Mellardo<\/p>\n

\t\tAlexa is a content strategist, editor, and writer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has 11+ years of experience creating content for travel, lifestyle, fitness, wellness, F&B, home, and celeb news publications.\t\t\t\t\tRead more about Alexa <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s common to become more tuned into your health as you age. After all, various chronic conditions\u2014including heart…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":273328,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[2594,674,337,97,26282],"class_list":{"0":"post-273327","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-aging","9":"tag-exercise","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-health","12":"tag-over-50"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273327"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273327\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/273328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}