Alexa Mellardo

Title: Freelance Writer, Editor and Content Strategist

Location: Greenwich, CT

Education: BSJ, Suffolk University

Expertise: Fitness, wellness, healthy living, food, and travel

Experience:

Alexa is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in Greenwich, CT. She has over a decade of experience covering travel, lifestyle, home, food, fitness, and wellness. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Parade, Men’s Journal, Allrecipes, Men’s Fitness, SheBuysTravel, Apartment Therapy, FamilyHandyman, Eat This, Not That!, and more. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find Alexa at Pilates, hiking, designing her next tablescape, or jetting off on a getaway.

Articles by Alexa Mellardo

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6 Morning Moves to Restore Hip Strength

Boost your hip strength and health with these productive morning movements.

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8-Minute Bed Core Routine After 60

This speedy Pilates routine will work your core before bed.

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6 Standing Moves to Smooth Arm Jiggle After 55

Want to tighten and firm your arms? Weave these moves into your workouts.

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5 Chair Moves to Lose Lower Back Fat After 55

If you’re dealing with pesky back fat, these seated moves will help address it.

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4 Standing Moves To Shrink Belly Overhang

Kick your belly pooch to the curb with these simple standing exercises.

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6-Minute Upper-Body Routine After 55

Boost upper-body strength and fitness with these simple at-home exercises.

Standing Office Yoga Workout And Workout Near Business Computer

Standing Strength Test at 55: 4 Moves

These standing holds signal top-tier strength as you age.

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5 Standing Moves to Flatten Lower Belly After 55

Get your lower belly into shape with these standing, fat-burning moves.

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4 Standing Core Holds That Prove Strength

Try these 4 standing holds to see if your core strength after 55 is truly elite.

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4 Daily Moves to Restore Muscle After 55

These exercises are easy to weave into your day—and much more effective than gym machines.

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4 Standing Moves to Fix Arm Jiggle After 50

Using tools like resistance bands offers constant tension for your arms.

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5-Minute Chair Routine to Flatten Belly

This speedy chair workout helps address unwanted belly fat as you age.

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4 Chair Moves That Prove You’re Fit at 65

Test your fitness level after 60 with these chair-based workouts.

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Morning Leg Exercises to Rebuild Strength 55+

Boost your morning leg strength with these easy exercises.

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7-Minute Chair Core Workout After 60

Chair-based workouts are safe, accessible, and channel functional movement—perfect for your core.

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4-Minute Chair Workout Endurance Test After 60

This simple chair workout can be performed from the comfort of home.

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4 Stomach Overhang Exercises After 60

Add these daily moves to your routine for better fat-loss results than cardio.

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5 Daily Moves to Restore Muscle After 45

These daily moves will strengthen your body while making daily tasks easier.

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5 Daily Moves to Shrink Love Handles After 50

Reduce the circumference of your waistline by adding these daily moves to your routine.

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6-Min Chair Routine for Core Strength After 60

Planks aren’t the only way to build a strong core.

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Bed Exercises for Hip Overhang After 50

These low-impact moves are a great choice if you’re just starting out or if you have joint pain.

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The No-Rest Bed Core Test After 50

These bed exercises are simple to weave into your morning routine.

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Chair Arm Strength Routine After 65

These simple moves strengthen your arms so you can perform daily tasks with ease.

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4 Seated Moves to Flatten Belly Fat After 60

Ditch traditional crunches for these effective seated workouts.

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5 Morning Moves That Beat Squats After 50

Build strong, healthy leg muscles with these simple at-home moves.

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4 Seated Upper-Body Moves After 60

These seated exercises provide a stable base to work with, so you can fully focus on your movements.

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4 Standing Moves to Flatten Apron Belly After 45

Lean out your midsection with these simple, low-impact moves.

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8-Minute Bed Routine for Stronger Hips

This bed routine is even better than traditional floor workouts for building and restoring hip strength.

Seniors and elderly men and women doing chair exercises, exercise and rehabilitation at a nursing facility, along with physical therapists, caregivers and trainers

4 Seated Moves to Improve Balance After 65

These seated moves will help regain your balance quicker than standing, expert says.

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5 Standing Moves to Firm Arms After 45

Lifting weights isn’t the only way to tighten and firm your arms.

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