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

5 Morning Exercises That Improve Balance Faster Than Yoga After 60

5 Morning Moves for Balance After 60

Starting your morning with these moves can be incredibly beneficial for your balance.

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Can You Do This Many Sit-to-Stands After 60?

Sit-to-stands are one of the best workouts you can do to boost lower-body strength.

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Can You Do This Many Step-Ups After 60?

Put your leg strength to the test with this simple yet powerful exercise.

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4 Standing Moves for Calf Strength After 60

Strong calves are essential for maintaining an active, independent life as you age.

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5 Daily Belly Fat Moves After 50

Kick pesky belly fat to the curb by adding these five expert-approved moves to your workouts.

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Can You Pass These Balance Tests After 60?

Put your balance to the test by acing these six exercises.

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Can You Do These 4 Moves After 60?

Acing these exercises means your body is officially in top shape for your age.

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6 Dumbbell Moves for Arm Strength After 60

These beginner-friendly dumbbell moves deliver real strength gains at home.

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6 Bodyweight Moves After 60

Counteract the natural changes that occur with aging by adding these productive moves to your workouts.

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Can You Hold a Wall Sit After 50?

Test your leg strength while doing this small yet mighty exercise.

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4 Floor-Free Core Moves After 60

These moves promote solid core strength while prepping you to successfully tackle daily tasks.

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5 Bodyweight Moves for Abdominal Fat After 60

These moves only require your body weight to help burn pesky belly fat.

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5 Standing Thigh Moves After 60

Thigh strength is crucial for stability, balance, and mobility as you age.

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5 Chair Hip Exercises After 60

Build strong, mobile hips by adding these simple chair exercises to your routine.

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5 Standing Shoulder Moves After 60

It's essential to regularly train your shoulders through the full range of motion.

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5 Home Arm Moves After 60

These at-home exercises can help tighten and firm your arms.

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4 Morning Strength Moves After 50

Ditch traditional weight training for these productive morning moves.

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Can You Pass These Strength Tests After 55?

These exercises are a stellar test of real-world strength and fitness.

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4 Chair Glute Exercises After 60

All you need is a sturdy chair to ace these stellar glute-strengthening exercises.

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4 Wall Balance Exercises After 60

Boosting your balance should be a top priority in your workouts.

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5 Standing Moves for Apron Belly After 60

Ditch your classic gym machine routine for these productive standing moves.

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Can You Hold a Plank This Long After 55?

The forearm plank reigns supreme when testing core stability, strength, and overall fitness.

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Can You Hold a Wall Sit After 60?

Build a strong, stable lower body by practicing wall sits.

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5 Bed Moves for Full-Body Strength After 60

Want to rebuild strength after 60? A DPT shares 5 moves you can do in bed.

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5 Daily Arm Exercises After 55

Build strong, sculpted arms by adding these trainer-approved moves to your day.

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5 Morning Core Exercises After 55

Get your core into top form by adding these morning moves to your day.

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5 Bodyweight Moves for Belly Fat After 50

Slim down your midsection with these simple moves.

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5 Chair Moves for Thigh Strength After 55

Sculpt a strong, stable lower body from the comfort of home with these seamless chair exercises.

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5 Chair Moves for Hip Strength After 60

All you need is a sturdy chair to get started on these productive moves.

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5 Bed Moves for Belly Fat After 60

Address pesky belly fat by adding these simple moves to your morning routine.

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