If You Can Hold These 3 Bed Positions After 60, Your Core Is Top-Tier

Core strength is one of the most overlooked markers of healthy aging, and it matters far more than most people realize after 60. Improving your core strength after 60 doesn’t necessarily mean having a toned midsection or trim waistline. It’s what helps keep you upright, balanced, and steady on your feet as you age. Also, core strength is involved from reaching and bending to catching yourself if you stumble.

The problem is that the standard ways of testing it, like a full sit-up or a floor plank, can feel daunting if you have stiff hips, sensitive knees, or a general reluctance to get down onto a hard floor. The good news is you don’t need a gym or a yoga mat to put your core strength to the test. In fact, all you need is your bed (way less impactful on your joints) and some friendly guidance from an expert.

That’s why we chatted with James Bickerstaff, CPT, a personal trainer at OriGym, who walked us through his top three bed-based holds that reveal ...