Over 50? If You Can Do These 5 Strength Drills, You’re in Good Shape

When you reach middle-age, it’s crucial to maintain strength. Doing so can enable you to continue living an active, independent life. This means stepping up your workout game to compensate for natural muscle loss, a slower metabolism, and reduced physical activity that often occurs in this stage of life. We spoke with Marwa Ahmed, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer & Running Coach, CEO of The BodyMind Coach, Toronto, a coaching practice specializing in personalized fitness and performance training, to learn how you can gauge where your physical fitness stands.

We have five functional strength drills listed below. If you’re over 50 and are able to complete them with proper form, know that you’re in solid shape.

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