If You Can Master These 4 Movements After 50, Your Body Is Stronger Than Most 40-Year-Olds

“Challenge” and “motivation” are two words that most fitness enthusiasts can’t get enough of. The one goal that so many of them strive for? To become as strong as possible. Strength is power and independence as you age—it’s the key to living an active life. If you’re ready to determine just how strong you are, we have just the test for you. We spoke with Dr. Mikel Daniels, board-certified podiatrist with WeTreatFeet Podiatry, who shares four exercises to do after 50. If you can master them, you’ll know that your body is stronger than most 40-year olds.

“Here’s something I tell all my patients: We are all getting older one day at a time and strength at 50 doesn’t look the same as strength at 40,” Dr. Daniels says. “I am always amazed today at how many people in their 50s have the body of someone...