Senior-strength: an 83-year-old trainer’s practical plan for staying strong after 65
An 83-year-old trainer, Harry King, shares a senior-friendly strength routine: begin with a 5–10 minute cardio warm-up, then 45–60 minutes of resistance training (three sets of 12 reps) targeting upper- and lower-body muscles, with workouts on separate days and two rest days before repeating. The program includes six upper-body moves (e.g., chest press, lat pulldown, pec fly, seated row, biceps curl, triceps pushdown) and six lower-body moves (leg press, seated hamstring curl, leg extension, hip adduction, hip abduction, squats), with guidance to adjust weight to hit 12 reps and to vary the routine after 2–3 months for motivation and safety. Always consult a doctor or trainer when starting new exercise, especially in older age.