Strength Training in Your Fifties
In your fifties, maintaining your strength is a big priority, especially as you begin to experience some (natural) age-related muscle loss. That’s why the best band exercises for your fifties involve a little more strength than moves for later life, says personal trainer Noam Tamir, CSCS.
“These are more challenging because they require more stability with single-leg stance exercises,” he says. “Many people in their fifties can do what they were able to do in their forties.”
Although you want to maintain as much strength as possible at this age, the moves above should feel comfortably challenging. If some motions feel too challenging, opt for a lighter resistance band.
Strength Training in Your Sixties
As you get into your sixties, you may start seeing some more noticeable changes in your strength and balance, Tamir says. Exercises that once felt easy may be a little more challenging, so maintaining strength and preventing injury are priorities.
Tamir recommends modifying the exercises above and opting for a similar stance for all of them, so you don’t have to switch getting down to and up from the ground with each move, which can become more challenging with age.
Strength Training in Your Seventies and Beyond
Generally, your seventies (and beyond) is the point when your body experiences the most muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia, Tamir says. As your body loses muscle, your risk of falls and injuries increases.
Exercises to improve your balance are the key. Modify the above exercises as much as possible (perhaps opting for a seated version of each) and focus on the lower body and core to help build stability and overall motor control.
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