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

5 Standing Exercises That Firm Thighs Faster Than Leg Machines After 50

5 Standing Moves That Firm Thighs Faster After 50

Firm your thighs faster after 50 with these five standing moves that beat leg machines.

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6-Minute Standing Core Routine After 50

Boost core strength quicker than holding a plank with this speedy six-minute workout.

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5 Bodyweight Moves To Shrink Lower Belly After 50

Slim down your lower belly with these simple bodyweight moves.

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5 Daily Drills That Reverse Aging After 50

Reverse the effects of aging by weaving these simple daily drills into your routine.

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Hold This Plank 60 Seconds After 50 To Test Strength

Take this 60-second plank test to see if your strength after 50 is truly exceptional.

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6 Standing Moves That Shrink Belly Fat

Burn excess belly fat quicker with these productive standing moves.

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How Many Pushups After 50 Is Elite Strength?

Pushup performance is a crucial indicator of overall fitness and strength as you age.

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5 Standing Moves That Reverse Muscle Loss After 50

Rebuild muscle after 50 with five standing moves. Start today for strength and balance.

5 Bodyweight Exercises That Melt Belly Fat Faster Than Crunches After 50

5 Bodyweight Moves To Reduce Belly Fat After 50

You only need your body weight and these moves to trim and tighten your midsection.

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7 Standing Moves That Smooth Sagging Arms After 40

Sculpt, tighten, and firm your arms with these standing moves.

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How Many Pushups After 45 Show Real Strength

This is the ideal number of pushups to aim for that signal top-tier strength.

How Much Daily Training Do You Need To Rebuild Muscle After 50?

Strength Training to Rebuild Muscle After 50

Rebuild lost muscle after 50 with a smart plan. See how long and how often to lift.

5 Best Bodyweight Exercises That Keep You Stronger Than 30-Year-Olds After 45

5 Best Bodyweight Exercises After 45

Build muscle and strength with these classic, tried-and-true bodyweight moves.

5 Chair Exercises That Melt Belly Pooch Faster Than Floor Exercises After 50

5 Chair Exercises to Flatten Belly Pooch After 50

Fire up your entire core while burning unwanted belly fat with these simple chair moves.

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6 Best Strength Exercises To Start After 45

Start these six simple moves this week to stay strong, mobile, and independent after 45.

5 Best Arm Exercises To Get Rid of Flab, According to Trainers

5 Arm Exercises To Tighten Flabby Arms

These exercises will help you achieve killer arm definition and banish flab for good.

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8-Minute Morning Workout After 50

This speedy eight-minute workout promotes muscle gains while boosting mobility.

If You Can Hold This Simple Plank After 50, Your Core Strength Is Elite

Can You Hold This Plank After 50?

This simple yet mighty exercise reveals rock-solid core strength.

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5 Daily Standing Moves After 50

Stop muscle loss in its tracks with these productive standing moves.

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7 Standing Moves Without Rest After 50

These moves are a stellar test of real-world strength for those 50+.

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6 Standing Moves To Flatten Belly Overhang After 50

Shrink your middle-aged belly overhang with these stellar standing moves.

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Master These 4 Balance Moves After 50

Acing these exercises means your core, mobility, and reflexes are in solid shape.

5 Standing Moves To Firm Sagging Arms After 45

While it’s normal to notice some unwanted arm sag as you age, these moves will help you sculpt, tighten, and firm.

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10-Min Standing Routine That Reverses Aging After 50

You just need 10 minutes and these standing exercises to slow down aging.

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7 Moves To Smooth Arm Jiggle After 50

These quick exercises help tighten and firm arm jiggle—no free weights required.

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5 Chair Moves That Shrink Belly Pooch After 45

Shrink the dreaded “belly pooch” with these simple chair exercises—no equipment required.

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If You Can Do These 4 Moves After 60, You’re Strong

If you can ace these four moves after 60, your strength and mobility are elite.

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8 Dumbbell Moves to Build Muscle After 50

Sculpt lean, strong muscles after 50 with these seamless at-home dumbbell moves.

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8 Chair Yoga Exercises for Belly Fat

Shrink your belly with these easy chair yoga moves.

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9 HIIT Moves That Melt Love Handles

Tighten and tone your “muffin top” with these productive HIIT moves.

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