Liz Hilliard, 72, Shares 7-Day Strength Routine to Build Muscle for Longevity

1 articles · Updated · Fit and Well · May 14

72-year-old Pilates and strength trainer Liz Hilliard says her top fitness goal is building muscle mass, arguing it is central to strength, mobility and independence with age.
Her typical week includes four to five Hilliard Studio Method classes, most lasting 1 hour, with upper-body, lower-body and full-body sessions using heavy resistance.
Most days also include extra movement — a 30-45 minute walk or bike ride — and she targets 7,000 to 10,000 steps, while keeping Sunday as a rest day.
Hilliard, who says she is fitter than in her 40s, frames the routine around longevity and expects to remain as strong and healthy in her 90s.
Her broader advice is to choose exercise you enjoy and do it with friends, tying long-term consistency to motivation, accountability and community.

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