Achieve Strength and Alleviate Body Aches
at 65 and Beyond
Hi I’m Lisa.
Let's talk about how we can get you stronger and alleviate body aches.
You won't believe it, but at 65 or even older, you can still build strength and fortify your joints to live a pain-free, active life!
Imagine looking in the mirror and seeing a strong, resilient body that defies the years.
Can you picture yourself confidently slipping into your favorite clothes, feeling the comfort of improved mobility and reduced pain?
Just think about it…
Walking into a room with ease, not because of your age, but because of your newfound strength and vitality.
Envision the compliments and admiration from friends and strangers alike, amazed at how well you move and how energetic you look.
Imagine the joy of rediscovering your favorite activities, like gardening, walking with your spouse in the park, or dancing at social gatherings, all with a renewed sense of energy and vitality.
Feel the difference as you effortlessly tend to your garden, explore new trails, and enjoy evening dances, all while staying strong and embracing the best years of your life.
Sounds exciting, right?
Believe it or not, you can feel more fabulous than ever, proving that age is just a number when it comes to achieving a strong, resilient body.
Stop doubting yourself…
I know exactly what you're thinking because I've been there too.
I've spent so much time just dreaming about it, feeling jealous of those who seemed to age gracefully while I felt stuck.
There were days when I felt weak and avoided meeting up with old friends because I was ashamed of how I felt.
I can’t even seem to pull my legs to walk!
I thought to myself, "How did I let it get this far?" But believe me, it's absolutely possible to turn it all around. If I can do it, so can you!
Now, I happily share my journey with others, including you.
The self-contentment I feel now is something I want to communicate to other women going through the same struggles I once faced.
Hence, today I’ll share my ultimate routine that’s keeping me at my best in my 60s.
First, we’ll warm up your body.
Let’s start with the classic shoulder rolls.
To begin, stand upright with your feet hip-width apart. Make sure to maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Ready?
Now, engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine. This helps stabilize your body and maximizes the exercise's effectiveness.
Next, lift your shoulders upward towards your ears. Feel that stretch? Great!
Then, roll your shoulders back in a circular motion until you feel resistance in your shoulder blades.
Once you reach that point, relax and lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
Now, let’s switch it up and repeat the movement in the opposite direction.
You’ll do this in 1 set, rolling your shoulders 10 times in each direction.
Feel those muscles loosening up? Excellent!
Alright, now let’s get into some core twists.
Begin by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure you maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Now, extend your arms forward and press your palms together at chest height.
Feel that connection? Great!
Next, engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine. This will help protect your back and maximize the exercise's effectiveness.
Twist your upper body to one side, opening one arm out to the side while keeping the other arm in the middle. Keep those hips locked in the forward position.
Feel that twist in your core? Fantastic! This movement not only engages your core and improves flexibility but also helps alleviate stiffness.
Let’s return to the starting position and repeat the movement on the opposite side. Remember to keep your core engaged throughout.
Let's do this 10 times on each side. You're doing great! Feel the release of tension and know you're working towards a stronger body.
To help you warm up fast, let's start with some squats.
Begin in an upright standing position with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Make sure to maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs.
Bring your hands in front of your body at chest height. Feel grounded and ready? Perfect!
Now, tighten your abdominal muscles to engage your core. This will help stabilize your body as you move.
Next, bend your knees and hinge through your hips to move into a squat position. Remember to keep your knees behind your toes to avoid straining your joints.
Lower yourself down as if you're sitting back in a chair. Keep your chest lifted and your back straight.
Then, raise back to an upright standing position, squeezing your glutes at the top to maximize the effectiveness of the movement.
Let’s repeat this movement and complete 10 repetitions. Feel the activation in your legs and glutes? That's your muscles getting stronger!
Alright, let's get into some lateral lunges to work those legs and core!
Begin in an upright standing position with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Make sure you’re maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Place your hands on your hips. Ready to feel the burn? Great!
Contract your abdominal muscles to engage your core. This will help stabilize your body during the movement.
Now, shift your body weight to one side while extending your opposite leg. Keep your chest lifted and your back straight.
Feel that stretch in your inner thigh? Awesome! Return to the starting position and get ready to switch sides.
Repeat the movement on the opposite side, shifting your weight and extending your other leg.
Let's do this for a total of 10 repetitions on each side. You're doing fantastic! Each lunge is a step closer to a stronger, more resilient body.
Now that we’re warmed up, let’s move on to the routine proper. We’ll start with the Squat with Overhead Press.
For this exercise, you can use a dumbbell or even a can of soup for added weight.
Begin in an upright standing position with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart. Ensure you’re maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Ready to feel strong? Perfect!
Hold a dumbbell with both hands at a chest height level. Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine. This helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise.
Next, bend your knees and hinge through your hips to lower your seat into a squat position. Make sure to keep your knees behind your toes as you lower the dumbbell toward the floor.
Feel that burn in your legs and glutes? Awesome! Now, raise back to an upright standing position, squeezing your glutes at the top as you lift the dumbbell overhead.
We’ll complete 2 sets of 10 repetitions. Remember, consistency is key!
If you find lifting the dumbbell overhead too challenging, you can make this exercise easier by raising the dumbbell to chest level instead of lifting it overhead.
Next up, we have Inclined Push-Ups.
If the floor exercise poses a challenge, you can use a bench, stable chair, or countertop for this exercise.
Start in an upright standing position in front of a bench or chair. Place your hands wider than shoulder-width apart on the bench. Step back to move into a straight arm plank position, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and toes.
Engage your abdominal muscles to stabilize your body. Ready to feel the strength? Great!
Now, bend your arms to lower your upper body towards the bench. Keep your body straight and controlled as you descend.
Feel the work in your chest and arms? Awesome! Straighten your arms to raise your torso, completing the push-up movement.
Repeat the movement for a full set. We’ll start with 3 sets of 10 repetitions.
Alright, let’s move on to the Single Leg Deadlift.
This exercise is fantastic for improving balance and strengthening your hamstrings and glutes.
Begin in an upright standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Ensure you’re maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Hold on to the back of a chair for support. Ready to challenge your balance? Great!
Engage your core by pulling your belly button towards your spine. This will help stabilize your body throughout the movement.
Now, transfer all of your weight onto one foot. Slightly bend your supporting knee and hinge at your hips, bending slightly forward towards the floor. Extend your opposite leg back as you do this.
Feel the stretch in your hamstrings? Awesome! Return to the starting position, bringing your extended leg back down and straightening up.
Repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Complete 10 repetitions on each side.
Let’s move on to the Bird Dog exercise, which is excellent for improving balance, stability, and core strength.
Begin in a 4-point position on the floor, with your hands placed directly beneath your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Make sure your back is flat, and your spine is in a neutral position.
Contract your abdominal area to engage your core. Ready for the challenge? Perfect!
Take a deep breath, and as you exhale, lift your left arm so it’s in line with your shoulder while simultaneously extending your opposite leg (right leg) behind your body. Keep both your left arm and right leg parallel to the floor.
Feel the balance and stability in your core? Great! Now, lower your arm and leg to return to the starting position with control.
Repeat the movement on the opposite side, lifting your right arm and extending your left leg.
Complete 10 repetitions on each side, focusing on maintaining balance and proper form throughout the exercise.
Cooling down is essential as it helps your body transition back to a resting state, reducing muscle soreness and promoting recovery.
Let’s start with the Figure 4 stretch.
Begin in an upright sitting position on the front of a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure you maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Next, cross one ankle over your opposite knee. Feel the stretch starting already? Great!
Engage your core and hinge through your hips to bend your upper body forward. This will deepen the stretch in your hip and glute area.
Hold this position for several deep belly breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Feel the tension releasing with each breath.
Relax and return to the starting position. Now, repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Now, let’s move on to the Single Leg Forward Bend.
Begin in an upright sitting position on the front of a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Ensure you maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Straighten one leg in front of you and flex your foot so that your toes point upward. Ready to stretch those hamstrings? Perfect!
Engage your core and hinge through your hips to lean your upper body forward, keeping your back straight. You should feel a gentle stretch along the back of your straightened leg.
Hold this position for several deep belly breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Let each breath help you relax deeper into the stretch.
Slowly return to the starting position with control. Now, repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Lastly, let's finish with an Upper Body Stretch to relieve tension and promote relaxation.
Begin in an upright sitting position on the front of a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Make sure you maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Next, cross one ankle over your opposite knee. Feel the stretch starting already? Great!
Engage your core and hinge through your hips to bend your upper body forward. This will deepen the stretch in your hip and glute area.
Hold this position for several deep belly breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Feel the tension releasing with each breath.
Relax and return to the starting position. Now, repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Now, let’s move on to the Single Leg Forward Bend.
Begin in an upright sitting position on the front of a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Ensure you maintain good alignment with your head, shoulders, and hips.
Straighten one leg in front of you and flex your foot so that your toes point upward. Ready to stretch those hamstrings? Perfect!
Engage your core and hinge through your hips to lean your upper body forward, keeping your back straight. You should feel a gentle stretch along the back of your straightened leg.
Hold this position for several deep belly breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. Let each breath help you relax deeper into the stretch.
Slowly return to the starting position with control. Now, repeat the movement on the opposite side.
Lastly, let's finish with an Upper Body Stretch to relieve tension and promote relaxation.