Dr. Jesse Greer Recommends 5 Morning Exercises for Over-60 Strength at 60% to 75% Effort
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Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 4
Dr. Jesse Greer Recommends 5 Morning Exercises for Over-60 Strength at 60% to 75% Effort
1 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jun 4
Summary
Five exercise categories—aerobic cardio, squats and hip hinges, upper-body push-pull moves, loaded carries, and core-stability work—were presented as safer full-body strength builders for adults over 60 than high-impact CrossFit.
Greer said the goal after 60 is durability, function and resilience, arguing that injuries take longer to heal at older ages and can permanently reduce movement and quality of life.
Aerobic work at 60% to 75% of maximum heart rate was highlighted as a foundation for VO2 max, fat use, calorie burn, mitochondrial density and more efficient cardiac function without heavy recovery demands.
The strength-focused moves target practical deficits tied to aging: squats and hinges improve braking force to reduce falls, push-pull exercises build coordinated strength, carries train grip and core, and mobility work addresses asymmetries.