If you’re over 40 and committed to getting healthy, you deserve exercises that deliver real results. Here are the top five time-wasters to avoid—and smarter alternatives.
- Endless Crunches: Trying to spot-reduce belly fat is a myth. Swap crunches for planks or compound movements like squats to strengthen your core and burn more calories.
- Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns: This risky move can strain your neck and shoulders. Stick with traditional pulldowns or seated rows for a safer, more effective back workout.
- Too Much Focus on Machines: Machines can restrict your natural range of motion. Incorporate free weights and bodyweight exercises to engage more muscles and improve balance.
- Excessive Isolation Exercises: Moves like bicep curls and tricep kickbacks target small muscle groups. Opt for compound exercises like push-ups or deadlifts to maximise your effort.
- Using Only Light Weights: Lifting weights that don’t challenge you won’t build the muscle you need to boost your metabolism. Use moderate to heavy weights with proper form for the best results.
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