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As hormones shift with age, fat tends to gather around the midsection and many people lose muscle, so experts say targeted deep-core work plus cardio can tighten the waist more effectively than traditional lifting alone. The article outlines six daily moves—planks, side planks, dead bugs, bird-dog, plus cardio options like running or an elliptical—to train the transverse abdominis and improve posture, emphasizing daily consistency and diet alongside exercise for noticeable waist changes after 50.
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Stand-Up Hip Strength: 5 Moves That Beat Floor Stretches After 60
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