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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10-Minute Knee Routine After 60

Consistency and control are the name of the game.

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6 Waist Exercises After 60

Getting rid of excess belly fat is essential for your overall health and well-being.

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Hip Strength After 60 (4 Bed Exercises)

Experts break down what makes bed workouts so effective.

5 Wall Exercises That Strengthen Inner Thighs Faster Than Gym Machines After 60

5 Wall Moves for Stronger Inner Thighs

Strong inner thighs play a crucial role in side-to-side stability and balance.

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4 Standing Posture Exercises After 60

Address slouched posture or “tech neck” by adding these exercises to your routine.

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5 Arm Exercises After 60

You can get your arms into shape from the comfort of home with these moves.

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5 Wall Exercises After 60

You can do these exercises from the comfort of your own home.

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6 Morning Leg Exercises After 60

Strong legs will help you gear up for a happy, active summer.

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4 Bodyweight Moves for Belly Fat After 50

Using just your body weight can be a productive tool for burning stubborn belly fat.

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4 Grip Strength Exercises After 60

Grip is a powerful tool when it comes to your overall body strength and biological age.

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Can You Pass These 4 Moves After 60?

Maintain a strong, youthful body by weaving these productive moves into your day.

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4 Balance Exercises After 60

Having a strong, stable body helps you move safely and confidently.

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5 Chair Exercises for Thigh Strength

Maintaining muscle is strongly linked to longevity and an overall greater quality of life.

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4 Wall Exercises for Apron Belly

Getting rid of apron belly fat requires a well-rounded approach.

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Can You Finish This 5-Day Glute Bridge Challenge?

If you spend most of the day sedentary, glute bridges are a great way to wake up your muscles and restore hip strength.

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Balance Exercises After 60 (5 Morning Moves)

Being stable and balanced on your feet gives you the confidence to tackle daily tasks as you age.

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5 Chair Exercises for Stronger Knees

Maintaining strong, mobile knees is something everyone should prioritize with age.

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5 Bed Exercises for Stronger Legs After 55

This speedy routine can help boost your leg strength from the comfort of your mattress.

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5 Standing Moves for Belly Overhang at 60

Standing workouts fire up the core in a productive manner.

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5 Moves That Stress Your Knees at 60

Ditching these exercises can help you avoid placing excess stress on your knees.

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Can You Hold a Wall Sit This Long?

Holding a wall sit with proper form is strongly connected to everyday functional movement.

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Can You Hold a Plank This Long?

The plank puts your full-body stability to the test.

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5 Morning Moves for Belly Pooch at 55

Five quick morning moves to address belly pooch and strengthen your core after 55.

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Can You Hold a Bridge This Long?

Performing a glute bridge with proper form translates to acing everyday tasks.

5 Bed Exercises for Waist Thickening

Tighten and firm your waistline by adding these mattress moves to your workouts.

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6 Chair Moves for Walking Strength at 60

A key priority that will keep you active and independent as you age is walking strength.

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Can You Wall Sit This Long After 60?

Here’s what your wall sit time reveals about your overall fitness.

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5 Ab Moves to Strengthen Your Core at 55

Melt unwanted belly fat with these classic moves for your abs.

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10-Minute Standing Routine After 60

These standing exercises double as balance movements, challenging both your strength and stability.

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6 Bodyweight Moves to Rebuild Muscle at 60

You only need your body weight to achieve real results.

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