Experts Recommend 6 Daily Core Exercises to Firm Belly Overhang After 60
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Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jul 6
Experts Recommend 6 Daily Core Exercises to Firm Belly Overhang After 60
2 articles · Updated · Eat This, Not That · Jul 6
Summary
Six daily moves—heel slides, glute bridges, bird-dog, side planks, Pilates criss cross and double-leg stretch—were highlighted as a faster option than yoga for firming waist thickening after 60.
Experts said belly overhang becomes more common with age because hormonal shifts, muscle loss and slower metabolism change body composition, not simply because of weight gain.
Lizzie Gunderson said the exercises target deep core strength, glutes, balance and spinal stability, aiming to improve posture, movement and abdominal support rather than chase quick cosmetic fixes.
An apron belly, or panniculus, is linked to cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, while excess abdominal fat can also strain the lower back.