Fitness Tips for Women over 50
Struggling to stay strong, vibrant and confident in your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond? Learn fitness tips for women over 50 with techniques that guarantee results in your own home with minimal investment.
One day almost 10 years ago when I was in my mid 60’s, a single event changed my life. While showing a condo to a client, we had to walk up 3 flights of stairs. Upon reaching the second stairwell, I had to sit down when I began gasping for air. In that moment, I knew I had to change course immediately to regain my vitality. Within the week, I converted a small area in my bedroom into an exercise niche by hanging a TRX trainer on the bathroom door and adding a roll-up mat plus 4 pair of dumbbells to an existing cabinet. Over the next few weeks I developed a workout routine by researching fitness tips for women over 50 on YouTube, and within a few months, started seeing amazing results working out just 3 days a week.
After moving to a larger home, I again converted the sitting room in my bedroom. Now I hide the TRX behind a curtain, and have added kettleballs, fitness bands, a Pilates ring plus a BOSU ball. It takes just 3 minutes to setup. (Use the photo SLIDER BAR TO SWIPE LEFT in the photo below to see how easily the room converts.)
For me, the TRX suspension trainer was a game-changer. It works really well for both beginners and advanced users since it uses the resistance of your body weight, and you control the intensity of each exercise simply by moving your position. The TRX has strengthened my core and tightened my tummy way beyond my expectations. It is also how I started doing squats, which is what I dreaded most, but they are so easy using the suspension system, Over time, I advanced to more intense squat variations by adding bands and a kettleball. The TRX and free weights, along with a low-carb diet, has made me incredibly strong and flexible at the age of 75, and gave me back the body I thought I had lost years ago.
