Five exercises that will guarantee you have the strength to adventure all weekend, well into your eighties.
Like most athletes who would rather be outdoors running, riding, swimming, or hiking, I don’t set aside much time for the gym. Yet I fully realize the importance of building general strength and mobility—not just to support my outdoor activities, but also for everyday health and fitness. I’d like to be able to unload groceries, haul suitcases up and down stairs, and bend over to put on my shoes well into my eighties. That means I have to go to the gym a few days a week. But when I’m there, I try to focus solely on the essentials. (If you’re willing to buy a kettlebell, some dumbbells, and a pull-up bar, you don’t even need to leave your home.)
Minimalist workout for all-around strength:
- 3×6 pull-up
- -3×8 goblet squat
- -3×16 push-up
- -3×8 lunge
- -3×8 single-leg deadlift
- (2-3x week)
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