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

Slim Caucasian woman practice shoulder bridge indoor in loft studio.

The Bridge Hold Time That Means Elite Core at 50

One of the most productive moves to strengthen your core is a basic bridge.

A mature hispanic woman exercises indoors on a blue mat in a gymnasium, demonstrating flexibility and strength as she performs a leg lift in a well-equipped sports center.

4 Bed Exercises for Waist Overhang After 60

Shred the excess fat around your waistline by adding these bed exercises to your routine.

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5 Chair Exercises for Leg Muscle After 60

Strong legs are essential for leading an active lifestyle well into your golden years.

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5 Morning Exercises for Full-Body Strength at 55

A Pilates expert's 5 morning moves that rebuild full-body strength better than gym machines

A young woman in sportswear squeezes a pilates ring with her feet in the gym.

5 Bed Exercises to Reverse Muscle Loss at 60

If you want to continue to lead an active, independent life, rebuilding lost muscle is essential.

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4 Bed Exercises for Thigh Strength After 60

If you’ve been skipping leg day, it’s time to reevaluate your routine.

Fresh Juice

I Drank Fresh Juice Every Day for 30 Days

Fresh citrus juice daily helped improve gut health and alleviate belly bloat.

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Can You Do This Many Pushups After 50?

This benchmark will help you move with strength and confidence as you age.

Pretty brunette woman in sportswear is doing squats while touching her buttocks to the bench outdoors

6 Chair Moves That Target Belly Fat at 55+

Shrink stubborn abdominal fat with these simple chair moves.

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5 Chair Exercises for Belly Pooch After 60

Address this stubborn area of the body with these simple chair moves.

Full body young fitness trainer instructor sporty woman wear orange clothes spend time in gym do side leg raise exercise on yoga mat isolated on plain beige background. Workout sport fit abs concept

5 Bed Exercises for Hip Strength After 55

Building strong, healthy hips as you age is essential for leading an active, independent life.

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6 Bed Exercises for Muscle Tone After 65

These gentle exercises can be done from the comfort of your bed.

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6 Morning Exercises for Stronger Knees at 60

Add these moves to your morning routine to support strong, healthy knees as you age.

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4 Chair Exercises That Target Waist After 50

These moves are safe, easy to do, and productive for leaning out the waistline.

Female athlete performing bulgarian split squat exercises with dumbbells on a stepper in a modern gym, focusing on strengthening leg muscles and enhancing overall fitness

5 Dumbbell Moves That Restore Thigh Strength at 50

These dumbbell exercises beat out standard gym machines every time.

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5 Chair Moves That Build Core Strength at 60

These exercises will help you build a strong, stable core without getting on the floor.

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Squat Hold Benchmark for Power After 55

Squat holds continuously fire your calves, quads, and glutes.

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4 Standing Exercises to Rebuild After 60

Kick off your resistance routine with these simple standing moves.

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5 Bodyweight Moves for Strength After 60

If you want to build functional strength, add these bodyweight exercises to your routine.

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5 Chair Exercises for Apron Belly After 50

Get your apron belly into shape with these simple seated moves.

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4 Standing Moves to Restore Leg Strength

Reclaim your lower-body strength by adding these productive moves to your workouts.

Man performs a bird-dog exercise on a yoga mat, focusing on core stability in a bright, contemporary room.

3 Morning Moves That Build Core After 50

Starting your day with a healthy dose of exercise can help build core strength and stability.

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7-Minute Routine for Upper Body After 60

Just 7 minutes a day can rebuild your upper-body strength after 60.

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5 Dumbbells Moves for Shoulders After 50

Build strong, mobile shoulders by adding these essential dumbbell exercises to your routine.

Brush Creek Ranch

I Spent a Week Eating at a 'Yellowstone'

Eating farm-to-table meals at a Wyoming ranch drastically improved my gut health.

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The Wall Sit Benchmark for Elite Strength

A trainer reveals the ideal wall sit benchmark to aim for.

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7 Chair Exercises for Stronger Knees After 60

These productive chair exercises were made for building stronger knees.

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4 Standing Moves for Belly Pooch After 60

A lifestyle coach shares four standing moves that engage your deep core after 60.

Caucasian woman performing plank exercise on yoga mat in living room, maintaining focused expression while engaging core muscles during home workout routine

Plank Test: Top 10% Core Strength After 50?

A lifestyle coach reveals the plank benchmark that signals elite core strength after 50.

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5 Standing Moves to Restore Strength After 50

Grab a set of dumbbells to get started on these strength-building moves.

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