If You Can Hold These 4 Positions After 60, Your Core Strength Is Top-Tier

According to Denise Chakoian, Rhode Island certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree, core strength becomes more important than ever as you age, as it improves balance and stability, which decreases the risk of falls.

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Protein-packed cheese trend has fitness fans ditching bars, but experts say it’s best to go easy

“Parmesan cheese is a surprisingly good protein source, providing about 10 grams of protein per ounce, along with essential amino acids,” Denise Chakoian, a Rhode Island certified personal trainer, told Fox News Digital.

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Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated—this walking workout takes only 15 minutes and will help improve your heart health

“Your heart is a muscle, and just like any other muscle, it gets weaker if you don’t use it,” says Denise Chakoian, a certified trainer and the owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree.

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Is Walking Enough To Stay Strong & Fit After 50?

“As we age, muscles naturally shrink unless they are challenged with resistance. Walking mainly works the legs at a low intensity, so it doesn’t build much strength in the upper body or core,” says Denise Chakoian, Rhode Island certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness La Gree. “To hold on to muscle, it helps to add in squats, pushups, or lifting weights to your routine. Walking can still play a big role by improving endurance and keeping the joints flexible.”

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