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 Strength Drills To Test Fitness After 50

These 5 drills show exactly where your fitness stands.

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5 Daily Moves for Muffin Top After 55

Melt your muffin top right off with these productive daily moves.

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4 Standing Glute Exercises After 55

You need strong glutes to run, lift, and perform everyday tasks.

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5 Bodyweight Moves for Love Handles After 55

Shed those pesky “love handles” for good with these simple bodyweight moves.

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6 Ab-Strengthening Moves for Your Walk After 50

Walk your way to stronger abs by adding these moves to your next cardio session.

4 Daily Exercises That Firm Belly Overhang Faster Than Gym Workouts After 60

4 Exercises for Belly Overhang After 60

Strengthen your deep core and kick belly fat to the curb by adding these daily moves to your routine.

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5 Gentle Moves for Underarm Fat After 55

Shed “turkey wing” arm fat by adding these gentle moves to your upper-body workouts.

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5 Morning Knee Exercises After 60

Building solid muscle around your knees can support healthy joints while reducing stiffness.

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Can You Hold a Single-Leg Stand After 60?

Strong performance often means a reduced risk of falls.

Fitness man doing bodyweight glute single leg floor bridge lift exercises. Fit athlete training glutes muscles with one-legged floor bridge butt raise in summer outdoor gym on grass.

5 Bed Exercises for Core Strength After 55

Building and maintaining core strength is critical in this stage of life.

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6-Minute Morning Routine After 60

This speedy routine promotes deep core control and fat loss.

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6 Strength Moves for a Leaner Body After 60

A lean body means maintaining functional strength and mobility as you age.

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Can You Do This Many Lunges After 55?

If you’re looking to test your leg strength, lunges reign supreme.

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6 Exercises for Waist Thickening After 50

These daily moves will help tighten and firm your waistline.

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5 Daily Moves for Men After 60

If you want to lead a long, healthy life, optimize your workout routine with these exercises.

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Can You Hold a Bridge This Long After 55?

Building and preserving full-body strength helps you live independently and confidently.

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5 Home Moves for Arm Strength After 55

Banish your “bat wing” arms for good by adding these home exercises to your day.

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5 Chair Exercises for Leg Strength After 60

Building strong legs helps you conquer everyday tasks with ease.

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4 Morning Exercises That Rebuild Legs

A board-certified wellness coach's 4-move morning routine that rebuilds leg strength after 55.

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Can You Pass These 3 Balance Tests at 60?

Balance training should be a key part of your workouts as you age.

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5 Standing Moves to Restore Muscle at 55

You need time and dedication in order to build strength.

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5 Standing Hip Exercises After 60

Your hips require extra TLC—especially as you age.

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5 Morning Knee Exercises After 55

So many daily tasks and activities require strong knees.

Sporty determined elderly man holding plank position on yoga mat strengthening core muscles during everyday workout at city park

Can You Pass the Plank Test After 55?

Planks are an excellent test of core strength and overall fitness.

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5 Arm Exercises for Men Over 55

Even little daily tasks require solid arm strength.

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5 Daily Moves for Waist Thickening After 55

Tame those pesky love handles by adding these daily moves to your routine.

If You Can Hold a Farmer’s Carry This Long After 60, Your Full-Body Strength Is Top-Tier

Can You Pass the Farmer's Carry Test?

The farmer’s carry is an effective strength builder.

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4 Morning Moves to Target Belly Overhang

Shrink your “love handles” by adding these moves to your morning.

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5 Chair Exercises for Arm Strength After 55

Strong arms are crucial for performing everyday tasks and hobbies with ease.

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5 Standing Inner Thigh Exercises After 55

Strengthen and tone your thighs by adding these moves to your routine.

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