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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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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5 Dumbbell Chest Exercises After 55

These dumbbell moves will help you build an impressive upper body.

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6-Move Routine To Rebuild Strength After 50

This speedy routine is a great way to build a healthy habit.

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4 Standing Moves for Belly Pooch After 60

Slim down your belly pooch with these at-home exercises.

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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.

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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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