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

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.

Black fit woman doing pushups on urban floor. Young female working out in the street.

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.

Fitness trainer performing the bird dog pose, balancing on hands and knees with extended arm and leg for core and stability training. Ideal for fitness routines

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.

5 Standing Exercises That Firm Sagging Arms Faster Than Dumbbells After 50

5 Standing Exercises To Firm Sagging Arms After 50

Tighten and firm your underarms with these standing workouts.

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4 Standing Moves for Upper-Body Strength After 60

Ditch the machines and try four standing moves to build a stronger upper body after 60.

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Can You Hold This Core Position for 2 Minutes?

Build and maintain strong abs by holding this classic core exercise.

Young woman exercising with chair near white wall. Home fitness

6 Chair Exercises to Maintain Muscle After 50

Preserve lean muscle as you age by adding these simple chair moves to your workout routine.

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4 Standing Exercises Men Need Daily After 50

Stay strong and steady after 50 with four simple standing moves you can do every day.

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6 No-Equipment Moves That Tone Arms After 45

Sculpt strong, toned arms with these simple no-equipment exercises.

Mature Senior Man Exercising Doing Squats

If You Can Do This Many Squats After 50

Take this quick squat test to see how strong and steady your legs really are after 50.

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This 10-Minute Daily Strength Routine After 55

Ditch the lengthy gym sessions for this speedy 10-minute home workout.

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.

Happy elderly fit woman doing squats outdoors

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.

A fit, mature woman with short grey hair flexes her muscles against a pink isolated background, displaying strength and vitality.

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.

Strong caucasian man does push-ups while looks at camera in a dark gym.

How Many Pushups After 50 Is Elite Strength?

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

A young woman practices a fitness exercise on a yoga mat in her living room. She stretches in a bright apartment, promoting a healthy lifestyle and physical activity. Yoga concepts

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.

Woman exercising with dumbbells in gym. Strength exercise. Routine workout for physical and mental health.

7 Standing Moves That Smooth Sagging Arms After 40

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

Senior man and woman on sportswear performing push-ups side by side on pink yoga mats in gym. Fitness at any age. Concept of elderly people, sport, active lifestyle, health

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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