Trainer shares 5 daily morning moves that build leg strength and stability for men over 60.<\/p>\n
For men over 60, leg strength is one of the first aspects of physical fitness that declines with age<\/a>. According to the National Institutes of Health<\/a>, the natural muscle loss that occurs with aging is called sarcopenia, and it speeds up the older you get. And as your strength goes down, daily movements like climbing stairs, getting up from a chair, walking uphill, or carrying groceries can become noticeably more challenging.<\/p>\n The good news? You don\u2019t need an intense gym routine or heavy weights to maintain leg strength later in life. Research<\/a> shows that consistent functional movement may be one of the best strategies for maintaining lower body strength and mobility after 60. Also, the time of day you workout matters. Studies<\/a> suggest that morning workouts may be especially helpful for rebuilding leg strength because they help activate muscles after long stretches of inactivity overnight.<\/p>\n To learn more, we chatted with James Brady, CPT<\/b>, a certified personal trainer at OriGym<\/a>, who shares his top five daily exercises\u00a0for men in their 60s to do each morning<\/a> to build leg strength<\/a>. The following movements are designed specifically to target the major muscles of your lower body while also improving balance, coordination, and mobility. Read on for the exercises and step-by-step instructions. And when you\u2019re finished, check out these 5 Standing Exercises That Shrink Belly Pooch Faster Than Gym Classes After 60<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \tBodyweight Squats<\/p>\n Bodyweight squats are a fundamental movement pattern at any age. Plus, they strengthen your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core. \u201cBodyweight squats are one of the most effective morning exercises for building leg strength after 60,\u201d says Brady.<\/p>\n How to do it:<\/b><\/p>\n \tStep-ups<\/p>\n 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e<\/p>\n \u201cStep-ups are excellent for strengthening the legs in a highly functional way because they mimic climbing stairs and improve stability during everyday movement,\u201d explains Brady.<\/p>\n How to do it:<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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