Want to know how well you’re aging at 60? These 4 classic exercises offer clues.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s face it: We\u2019ve become obsessed with technology. Fitness wearables, step counting, sleep trackers\u2014the list goes on and on. However, not every measure of healthy aging requires a medical test, fitness tracker, or complicated assessment. Sometimes, the most revealing indicators are the exercises that have stood the test of time.<\/p>\n
While fitness trends come and go, a handful of classic movements continue to show up in training programs for everyone from elite athletes to older adults. The reason is that these exercises reveal how well your body functions as a system as opposed to simply building strength.<\/p>\n
After 60, muscular strength<\/a> and physical function are among the strongest predictors of healthy aging. According to a 2025 review<\/a>,higher levels of strength and functional fitness are associated with better mobility, lower fall risk, more independence, and improved quality of life in older adults.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n Fortunately, you don\u2019t an expensive gym membership or complicated equipment to age like an athlete. According to James Brady, CPT, a certified personal trainer at OriGym<\/a>, a few simple exercises can provide valuable insight into how well you\u2019re aging physically.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no single test that determines how well you\u2019re aging, but a few classic exercises can reveal a lot about your strength, mobility, and overall fitness,\u201d explains Brady. \u201cIf you can comfortably perform squats, push ups, and planks at 60, you\u2019re demonstrating many of the physical qualities associated with healthy aging.\u201d<\/p>\n Read on for the exercises and detailed step-by-step instructions. Then, when you\u2019re finished, be sure to check out these 6 Bodyweight Moves That Sculpt Your Body Faster Than the Gym After 60<\/a>.<\/p>\n \tSquats<\/p>\n