Over 60? Try these 5 at-home strength moves to add years to your life
Tom's Guide • • health
Key Points:
- Healthspan focuses on the quality of life by emphasizing strength, mobility, and independence during the years lived, rather than just lifespan, which measures total years.
- Functional strength training, which involves multi-muscle movements mimicking daily tasks, is highlighted as an effective way to improve healthspan without needing gym equipment.
- Five recommended bodyweight exercises to boost functional strength include sit-to-stand (chair squats), glute bridges, step-ups, wall push-ups, and bird dogs, each targeting key muscle groups and movement skills essential for daily living.
- Regular practice of these exercises at home can enhance mobility, stability, coordination, and injury prevention, helping individuals maintain independence and well-being as they age.
- The article is part of Tom's Guide's fitness initiative to motivate readers to improve their health and happiness in 2026, with expert insights from freelance fitness writer Katie Sims.
