Alexa Mellardo

Title: Content Strategist, Editor, and Writer

Location: Greenwich, CT

Education: BSJ, Suffolk University

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

Experience:

Alexa is a content strategist, editor, and writer based in Greenwich, Connecticut. She has 11+ years of experience creating content for travel, lifestyle, fitness, wellness, F&B, home, and celeb news publications. Prior to following/living her dream as an independent contractor, Alexa was the Mind+Body and Weight Loss Deputy Editor of Eat This, Not That! Her work has appeared in Men’s Fitness, Eat This, Not That!, Elite Daily, Tasting Table, Mashed, House Digest, and her own website, Weekend Edits. 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 Bodyweight Moves That Sculpt Arms After 50

If you want to sculpt strong arms, swap out the free weights for these bodyweight moves.

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5 Chair Exercises To Tighten Sagging Arms After 55

Chair exercises can help address the dreaded arm sag that comes naturally with age.

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Can You Do This Many Squats After 50?

An expert shares the magic number of squats that signal solid lower-body strength.

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12-Minute Bodyweight Circuit To Build Muscle 55+

Build muscle and strength with this quick, 12-minute bodyweight routine.

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5 Standing Exercises That Shrink Belly Pooch After 50

Fire up your lower abs and melt dreaded “belly pooch” fat with these standing moves.

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4 Standing Moves That Firm Arm Jiggle After 45

Grab a pair of dumbbells and use these 4 standing moves to firm arm jiggle after 45.

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7 Quick Standing Moves That Beat Long Workouts

Skip the hour-long classes and use these fast standing moves to see more results after 45.

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7-Minute Standing Arm Routine After 50

Try this 7-minute standing routine to sculpt strong arms and feel more powerful after 50.

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4 Bodyweight Moves That Flatten Lower Belly After 45

Skip endless crunches and use these four simple moves to tighten stubborn lower belly fat.

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8-Minute Chair Routine That Builds Muscle After 60

Reclaim your muscle and strength with this seamless eight-minute chair workout.

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How Many Pushups Prove Top Strength After 45

An expert shares the magical number of pushups that signals top-notch upper-body strength.

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10-Minute Morning Routine That Tightens Your Waist

We have a workout you can perform in less time and achieve better results!

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5 Chair Moves That Shrink Belly Overhang Fast

This chair routine delivers real results for those looking to slim down their midsection.

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How Long to Hold a Plank for a Strong Core After 50

A fitness pro shares the ideal plank hold benchmark that indicates rock-solid core strength after 50.

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5 Standing Moves That Reverse Muscle Loss

Use these standing strength moves to fight muscle loss, rebuild strength, and stay strong after 45.

5 Standing Exercises That Shrink Your Muffin Top Faster Than Crunches After 50

5 Standing Moves That Shrink Your Muffin Top After 50

Define your waistline with a few tools and these moves.

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5 Standing Exercises That Smooth Back Fat After 45

Smooth stubborn back fat after 45 with five standing moves that sculpt your upper body.

5 Standing Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Running After 50

5 Standing Exercises That Beat Running After 50

Skip the treadmill and try five standing strength moves that torch calories after 50.

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5 Chair Exercises That Smooth Sagging Arms After 50

Sculpt your arms with these simple chair moves—minimal equipment required.

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6 Standing Moves That Shrink Belly Overhang After 50

Kick stubborn belly fat to the curb with these moves that fire up the entire core.

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If You Can Do This Many Pull-Ups, You’re in Top 10%

Test your strength.

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6 Chair Exercises That Trim Stomach Fat After 60

Tighten and firm your midsection with these simple chair moves.

8-Minute Bodyweight Flow After 55 To Burn More Calories

Make the most of your fitness sessions with this quick flow—no equipment required.

4 Daily Exercises That Reverse Muscle Loss After 50

Stop muscle loss in its tracks with these productive daily moves trainers love.

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If You Can Do This Many Pushups, You’re Strong

Doing this many pushups is a telltale sign of top-tier strength.

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How Many Days to Work Out to Maintain Muscle After 40

Find your sweet spot: how many weekly workouts you really need to stay strong after 40.

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Is 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Enough After 50?

It’s easy to dedicate 20 minutes in your day to exercise—but will it truly make a difference?

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7 Standing Exercises That Tone Your Entire Body

Sculpt, strengthen, and tone your entire body with these simple standing moves.

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Can You Complete This 30-Second Strength Test?

Keep your body strong and resilient by acing this quick test.

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How Long You Should Walk Daily To Flatten Your Stomach

Find out how long to walk each day to tighten a hanging midsection and boost your energy.

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