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I’m an 85-year-old athlete: These are the 5 bodyweight exercises I prioritize for longevity

Jim Owen is aging backwards — at age 70, he was a “certified couch potato and physical wreck,” at 85, he’s a gold medal athlete. “One statistic changed my life,” Owen tells Tom’s Guide. “I read that ...
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Im an 85-Year-Old Athlete: These 5 Bodyweight Exercises Are My Secret to Longevity

Jim Owen’s story defies every stereotype about aging. At 70, he describes himself as a “certified couch potato” plagued by chronic pain, stiffness and excess weight. But one statistic changed ...

I'm a Physical Therapist and Here Are 4 Standing Exercises That Restore Leg Strength After 50

A physical therapist shares 4 standing moves that restore leg strength faster than weight machines for adults over 50.
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Lower-body strength can decline by 5% a year after 50, says a study: Try these 3 Pilates leg exercises to preserve muscle

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'I’m 66 and Stronger Than Ever—After a Scary Fall Forced Me to Rethink Fitness'

Eugene Teo decided to turn his mom into an "athletic weapon.” She gained strength, balance, and...viral fame.