Ever since I started training my dad, I’ve noticed three major improvements in his fitness: Better posture, balance and functional strength. To achieve this, we work on strengthening his glutes, hips and hamstrings every single week — three muscle groups that play a key role in injury prevention, lower-back protection and posture.

Alongside many compound exercises I’ve taught him, there are three strengthening exercises I use specifically to build strong glutes and test his balance.

As we age, muscle mass loss — also known as sarcopenia — accelerates, bone density decreases and trips and falls can become more common. It's not guaranteed, though: resistance training at all ages is crucial for maintaining muscle and bone mass, keeping you active, strong and nimble at any age.

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