Jen Rulon Recommends 5 Bodyweight Exercises for People in Their 60s
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 19
Jen Rulon Recommends 5 Bodyweight Exercises for People in Their 60s
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jul 19
Summary
Five bodyweight moves — squats, wall or incline push-ups, glute bridges, step-ups and modified planks — are Rulon’s picks to build strength and stability in people in their 60s.
3%-5% of muscle mass is typically lost per decade after age 30, with that decline accelerating after 60, making regular strength work key to slowing sarcopenia and supporting bone health.
Rulon advises starting with a five-minute warm-up, then aiming for 10-12 reps of each exercise or a 30-second plank, repeating the circuit a couple of times.
Each exercise is framed as functional and scalable: chair-assisted squats, wall push-ups, low-impact bridges, rail-supported step-ups and knee or wall planks can be progressed as strength improves.