Discover five simple bodyweight exercises recommended by Karen Ann Canham, CEO of Karen Ann Wellness, to combat age-related decline after 40. These exercises, including squats, pushups, and glute bridges, help strengthen muscles, improve bone density, enhance flexibility, and boost metabolism, offering a natural alternative to treatments.
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body to combat the natural changes that occur with age. After you hit 40, sarcopenia—the loss of lean muscle—becomes inevitable if you don't prioritize strength training.
In addition, bone density and flexibility decline, while metabolism slows. We're here to help with five daily bodyweight exercises that reverse aging better than treatments after 40, so listen up. 'Bodyweight training strengthens muscles, protects joints, improves balance, and keeps metabolism active all without equipment,' says Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness. 'Lotions and supplements may change the surface temporarily, but they can't rebuild muscle, strengthen bones, or protect your heart. Exercise does all three delivering vitality, mobility, and resilience that no quick-fix treatment can match.''Squats strengthen legs, hips, and core; protect knees and spine,' Canham tells us. Extend your arms ahead of you or place your hands on your hips. Descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor.'Pushups build upper-body strength and maintain bone density,' Canham says. Bend your elbows and lower your chest toward the floor. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps. Lie flat on your back with bent knees and feet hip-width apart on the floor. Press through your heels to lift your hips until your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Lower your hips back to the start position.'Plank holds strengthen the core, improve balance and stability,' Canham points out. Press into the pads of your fingers and hug your inner arm toward your armpit. Engage your abs, squeeze your buttocks, and pull upward through your quads.'Forward or reverse lunges train coordination, strengthen legs, and protect joints,' Canham says. Step forward with one foot. Keep your upper body straight. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.
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