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“I fully expect to be at least as strong and healthy in my 90s as I am now, if not stronger”—a 72-year-old trainer shares the weekly routine she follows for strength and longevity

“I fully expect to be at least as strong and healthy in my 90s as I am now, if not stronger”—a 72-year-old trainer shares the weekly routine she follows for strength and longevity

Published by Jenni Sidey

Liz Hilliard is a STOTT-certified personal and group Pilates fitness trainer with decades of experience in the industry. She created the Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) in 2008, based on her experience. It combines Pilates and strength training for balanced, full-body training. She has also written Be Powerful: Find Your Strength at Any Age and co-hosts the Be Powerful Podcast. Latest Videos From You may like At 72, she says she’s fitter than she was in her 40s and has no intention of slowing down. “I fully expect to be at least as strong and healthy in my 90s as I am now, if not stronger,” she says. “My aim is longevity and joie de vivre through strength training, a healthy diet and strong, rewarding relationships.” I asked Hilliard what she most wants to get out of her workouts and she told me her number one priority is to increase muscle mass. Everyone should have this as a priority, because age-related muscle loss reduces independence, increases risk of falls, and impacts strength and mobility. Start your …

I’m a 72-year-old Pilates instructor who is in better shape than I was at 40—here are the exercises I swear by for deep core strength

I’m a 72-year-old Pilates instructor who is in better shape than I was at 40—here are the exercises I swear by for deep core strength

Published by Jenni Sidey

Pilates instructor Liz Hilliard is 72 years old and says she’s in better shape now than she was at 40. She puts it down to her workout regime. The founder of the Hilliard Studio Method has been teaching Pilates for decades, developing a method that blends traditional Pilates principles with resistance-based strength work. Training the core is an essential part of her workout regime. Article continues below You may like “Your core supports your spine, balance and posture, so keeping it strong is one of the best ways to stay mobile and resilient as you age,” she says. Below are Hilliard’s three top recommended core moves. Try adding them to your weekly workouts to build deep core strength as you age. 1. Standing oblique crunch Reps: 10-15 each side Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly so your hips lower into a half squat. Keep your knees stacked over your ankles and your shoulders over your hips. Place your fingertips behind your head with your elbows pointing out to …