The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast

These Are the 7 Exercises Everyone Over 50 Should Be Doing


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Are you doing the right exercises for a lean, strong, and capable body after 50? In this episode, Coach Kevin breaks down the 7 essential exercises that every man and woman over 50 should include in their workout routine to build strength, burn fat, and maintain a high-quality, independent life.

 

Forget the fear-mongering fitness advice telling you what not to do! Instead, discover how these primal movement patterns are the key to staying strong, mobile, and confident well into your 50s, 60s, and beyond. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up, these exercises will set the foundation for a powerful, age-defying physique.

 

What You’ll Learn

✅ Why strength training is non-negotiable for aging well  

✅ The * Primal Movements you should master:  

  1️⃣ Squat – Build lower body strength & mobility  

  2️⃣ Lunge – Improve balance & coordination 

  3️⃣ Hinge (Deadlift) – Strengthen your posterior chain & back  

  4️⃣ Push – Boost upper body power  

  5️⃣ Pull – Enhance back & biceps strength 

  6️⃣ Twist – Develop core stability & prevent injuries  

  7️⃣ Gait (Walking/Sprinting) – Keep your body functional & active  

✅ The best variations for all fitness levels  

✅ The #1 mistake people over 50 make in their workouts  

✅ How to avoid common injuries and make lasting progress  

 

Take Action  

Want a structured, age-appropriate strength training program that gets real results? Check out: 

👉 Lean Body Blueprint – 6-month progressive strength training program for serious muscle-building:

 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/lean-body-blueprint

 

👉 Fit Foundations – A beginner-friendly, 10-week program to build strength & confidence: 

https://go.silveredgefitness.com/fit-foundations-1

 

Links & Resources 

Watch Kevin’s Squat Mobility Video → https://youtu.be/gC76V_S1NIU

 

Learn Proper Deadlift Form Over 50 → https://youtu.be/XNSZ2ch8X40

 

 

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