Staying fit in your 50s, 60s and beyond is all about feeling strong and capable, even as muscle loss naturally creeps in. The good news is that with the right approach, you can keep that strength for the long haul.
Trainer Eric North knows this better than anyone. At 61, he trains with a level of energy most people would love to tap into, and he has built a following as the Happiness Warrior by sharing exactly how he does it.
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Before we wrapped up, Eric made one thing clear. “A strong core is your central point of stability,” he told me, and it pays off in ways you notice every day. It helps you stay balanced and cuts the risk of falls as you get older. It also supports posture, easing back pain and helping you feel more confident in how you move.
He added that core strength “makes daily activities safer and easier,” whether you’re bending, lifting, or simply getting out for a walk. And when the core is weak, “injury risk goes up,” because the spine, hips and abdomen don’t have the support they need.
In short, a strong core gives you freedom, the freedom to move well, stay active and keep doing the things you love.
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