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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5 Chair Moves to Restore Upper Body After 50

A strong upper body means leading an active, independent life well into your golden years.

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5 Seated Arm Moves That Build Muscle After 60

These arm exercises address what using a weight machine lacks.

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3 Rules You Need to Lose Weight

Overwhelmed by diets? Follow these 3 dietitian rules and start seeing progress this week.

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5 Snacks I Tell Clients to Eat to Lose Fat

Stop mindless snacking, add these 5 dietitian-approved picks to your cart today.

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5 Standing Moves to Flatten Belly Pooch 55+

These simple moves fire up the abdominal region while torching fat.

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5 People Who Should Not Try IF

These are the patients a registered dietitian would never recommend intermittent fasting to.

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3 Standing Holds That Test Balance After 50

These standing holds support real-world balance demands.

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4 Seated Moves to Flatten Belly Pooch After 40

These easy moves can be completed from the comfort of your desk chair.

The 8-Minute Morning Routine That Rebuilds Lost Muscle Faster Than Gym Workouts After 55

8-Minute Morning Workout to Rebuild Muscle

Reset your muscles first thing in the morning with this speedy routine.

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6 Hip Moves to Restore Strength After 55

Boost your hip health and strength by adding these daily exercises to your regimen.

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4 Daily Moves to Shrink Belly Pooch After 50

Cardio may be excellent for improving heart heath, but it doesn’t effectively fire up the belly.

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6 Daily Moves to Rebuild Muscle After 55

You don’t need to train with heavy weights in order to see results.

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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.

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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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