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Exercises to avoid doing For Women Over 50 (And What To Do Instead)

Exercises to avoid doing For Women Over 50 (And What To Do Instead)

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Regular exercise is essential for healthy ageing. Not only will it help you look and feel younger for longer, but it also does wonders for your overall health!

Exercise increases bone density, helps to regulate hormones, soothes menopausal symptoms, and combats age-related muscle mass.

However, exercise does carry with it some inherent risks and if you are prone to injury while exercising, there are some specific exercises that women over 50 should avoid. Let’s take a closer look!

Sit-Ups

If you want tight abs without all that flab, then skip sit-ups. Focusing on a small area of your muscles isn’t enough – especially most women over 50 tend to rely on momentum and their neck and back muscles, rather than their abdominal muscles.

To avoid injuring yourself without seeing results, you first need to focus on cardio and nutrition to burn fat. Then, concentrate on exercises that specifically strengthen your core, such as planking.

Standing Side Bends

Although ‘renowned’ as a simple way to get rid of fat, standing side bends are more effort than they’re worth. It’s incredibly easy to strain your back, as you’re likely to bend too far.

Russian twists are an excellent way to isolate and target your obliques. Start with a light weight, even a water ball, to add some resistance. Then, you can intensify it by using a medicine ball.

Donkey Kicks

Donkey kicks may seem like a simple, effective booty-building exercise for women over 50. However, they’re incredibly easy to do incorrectly and injure yourself. We tend to rely on momentum from our lower back muscles – which in this exercise, are unsupported as it is. You’ll likely notice that your lower back is taking all the strain, while your glutes are ignored.

Rather, try step-ups instead. Although you will be stepping up to a step various times on each leg, you can adjust the height to avoid knee strain.

If you avoid these exercises, you’ll be able to tighten up and reveal your inner goddess without hurting yourself or wasting time on ineffective exercises.

In fact, I have delved into years of research and self-experimentation to find out which exercises work best for women over 50. Not only fitness, but I’ve also learned incredible beauty, health and nutrition, fashion, and lifestyle secrets along the way that I share with women like you.

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Beginner friendly fat burning walk + brain  training exercise! 7-minute walking workout is designed specifically for women over 50 to boost both cardio fitness and brain power — all in one short session! Fat burning home exercise with brain training!

7 simple exercises (45 seconds on, 15 seconds of walking) that get your heart rate up, improve endurance, and strengthen your mind-body connection. No equipment needed — just your body and your focus!

What makes this workout different?
We’ve added a powerful brain training element using a version of the DSST test (Digit Symbol Substitution Test). During the active segments, you’ll be shown shapes paired with numbers — and your challenge is to remember which number goes with which shape. This game improves:

Memory recall

Reaction time

Mental sharpness

Cognitive resilience (especially important after menopause!)

It’s a proven way to train your brain while you train your body, helping reduce cognitive decline, support healthy aging, and even improve your mood.

✨ Perfect for:
Seniors and women 50+

Beginners looking for a safe, low-impact workout

Boosting brain health and cardio in under 10 minutes

Those wanting fun, functional exercise without the floor or fancy gear

0:00 - Intro to 7-Minute Fat-Burning Walking Workout for Women Over 50
0:14 - Brain Training Exercise Setup: DSST Memory Challenge for Cognitive Health
0:54 - How to Brain Train While Walking: Number-Shape Memory Instructions
1:16 - Walking Exercise Round 1: Fat-Burning Cardio + Memory Challenge
1:55 - Brain Health Benefits: Oxygen Flow for Cognitive Function After 50
2:09 - Walking Exercise Round 2: Balance Training + Advanced Memory Challenge
2:57 - Balance & Coordination Exercise: Single-Leg Stance for Fall Prevention
3:57 - Air Squats for Women Over 50: Functional Strength + Brain Training
4:58 - High-Intensity Runners Exercise: Cardio Boost + Complex Memory Challenge
5:59 - Final Walking Round: Brain Recovery + Fat-Burning Finish
7:03 - Cool Down & Next Steps: Continue Your Fitness Journey Over 50

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Note that this video provides entertainment and education, not medical advice. Consult your physician before changing your exercise/health routine. Making any changes to your exercise/health regime is done so at your own risk. 
#fabulous50s #quickworkout #braintraining

Beginner friendly fat burning walk + brain training exercise! 7-minute walking workout is designed specifically for women over 50 to boost both cardio fitness and brain power — all in one short session! Fat burning home exercise with brain training!

7 simple exercises (45 seconds on, 15 seconds of walking) that get your heart rate up, improve endurance, and strengthen your mind-body connection. No equipment needed — just your body and your focus!

What makes this workout different?
We’ve added a powerful brain training element using a version of the DSST test (Digit Symbol Substitution Test). During the active segments, you’ll be shown shapes paired with numbers — and your challenge is to remember which number goes with which shape. This game improves:

Memory recall

Reaction time

Mental sharpness

Cognitive resilience (especially important after menopause!)

It’s a proven way to train your brain while you train your body, helping reduce cognitive decline, support healthy aging, and even improve your mood.

✨ Perfect for:
Seniors and women 50+

Beginners looking for a safe, low-impact workout

Boosting brain health and cardio in under 10 minutes

Those wanting fun, functional exercise without the floor or fancy gear

0:00 - Intro to 7-Minute Fat-Burning Walking Workout for Women Over 50
0:14 - Brain Training Exercise Setup: DSST Memory Challenge for Cognitive Health
0:54 - How to Brain Train While Walking: Number-Shape Memory Instructions
1:16 - Walking Exercise Round 1: Fat-Burning Cardio + Memory Challenge
1:55 - Brain Health Benefits: Oxygen Flow for Cognitive Function After 50
2:09 - Walking Exercise Round 2: Balance Training + Advanced Memory Challenge
2:57 - Balance & Coordination Exercise: Single-Leg Stance for Fall Prevention
3:57 - Air Squats for Women Over 50: Functional Strength + Brain Training
4:58 - High-Intensity Runners Exercise: Cardio Boost + Complex Memory Challenge
5:59 - Final Walking Round: Brain Recovery + Fat-Burning Finish
7:03 - Cool Down & Next Steps: Continue Your Fitness Journey Over 50

………………………………………………………………………………………….
✅KEEP GOING WITH THE 14 DAY LOSE BELLY FAT CHALLENGE ✅
https://courses.fabulous50s.com/14-day-lose-belly-fat-challenge/

🦋 SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
I'll send you the latest updates in fitness, health, lifestyle for Women Over 50!
✉️ Signup is free: https://fabulous50s.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/

🦋 WORLD RENOWNED COURSES
Glow Up Fitness Course: https://fabulous50s.com/14-day-glow-up-fitness-course/
14-Day Weight Loss Challenge : https://fabulous50s.com/new-you-weight-loss-14-day-challenge-sign-up/
More Courses: https://fabulous50s.com/courses/

🦋 GET MY FREEBIES
Free Workout Plan: https://fabulous50s.com/freebies/
Free eBook: https://fabulous50s.com/free-tools/
Free Resources: https://fabulous50s.com/blog/
Buy Me A Tea And Get 5 Bonuses: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fabulous50s

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🦋 GET IN TOUCH
Partnerships: [email protected]
Customer Support: [email protected]
MAIL: Po Box 12239 Clunes, NSW 2480 Australia 2480
…………………………………………………………………………………………….

DISCLAIMER:

Note that this video provides entertainment and education, not medical advice. Consult your physician before changing your exercise/health routine. Making any changes to your exercise/health regime is done so at your own risk.
#fabulous50s #quickworkout #braintraining

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About me

Schellea Fowler, the visionary founder of Fabulous50s, brings over three decades of leadership and expertise in small business to her legacy. Not only has she achieved personal success, but she has also become a mentor, generously sharing her extensive experience with emerging entrepreneurs.

After retiring at 50 in 2016, Schellea’s passion for continuous growth led her to pursue further qualifications, becoming a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer specializing in exercise and brain health for older adults. Through Fabulous50s, Schellea continues her mission of inspiring women to embrace and celebrate every phase of life with confidence and vitality.

Her diverse qualifications reflect her commitment to holistic well-being, including a Neuro Athletics Coaching Certificate (NACC) from Neuro Athletics, Meditation Teacher Training from Yoga Coach, Fashion Styling certification from the Australian Style Institute, and Advanced Personal Colour Analysis from AOPI.

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In addition to her wellness expertise, Schellea is also a certified business and life coach, equipping her to empower women not only in health and fitness but also in their personal and professional growth.

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  1. I’m concerned about doing the Asian squats that you do, where hyperflexion of my knees can cause pain and aggravation of my preexisting arthritis. What do you suggest?

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