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 Standing Moves to Restore Arm Strength After 55

A decline in arm strength may be the inspiration you need to revamp your workout routine.

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Can You Do This Many Pushups After 55?

Performing pushups with proper form reveals a lot about your strength, mobility, and balance.

5 Standing Exercises That Restore Hip Strength Faster Than Floor Stretches After 55

5 Standing Moves to Restore Hip Strength After 55

Strong hips can help prevent falls by keeping your spine and pelvis stable.

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Can You Hold a Dead Hang This Long After 60?

A certified personal trainer reveals the dead hang benchmark that signals top-tier upper-body strength.

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5 Dumbbell Exercises for Shoulders After 60

Build strong, capable shoulders with these efficient dumbbell moves.

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5 Standing Moves to Thicken Your Waist

Address your “love handles” head-on with these effective standing moves.

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Can Hold a Wall Sit This Long After 50?

If your goal is to build a strong lower body, wall sits should be a priority in your leg day workouts.

A woman is performing a home workout using a resistance band. She shows determination while working out in a well-lit living space with wooden flooring and shelves in the background.

4 Morning Exercises That Fix Posture After 60

Address declining posture with these simple morning moves.

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The Bridge Hold Time That Means Elite Core at 50

One of the most productive moves to strengthen your core is a basic bridge.

A mature hispanic woman exercises indoors on a blue mat in a gymnasium, demonstrating flexibility and strength as she performs a leg lift in a well-equipped sports center.

4 Bed Exercises for Waist Overhang After 60

Shred the excess fat around your waistline by adding these bed exercises to your routine.

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5 Chair Exercises for Leg Muscle After 60

Strong legs are essential for leading an active lifestyle well into your golden years.

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5 Morning Exercises for Full-Body Strength at 55

A Pilates expert's 5 morning moves that rebuild full-body strength better than gym machines

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5 Bed Exercises to Reverse Muscle Loss at 60

If you want to continue to lead an active, independent life, rebuilding lost muscle is essential.

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4 Bed Exercises for Thigh Strength After 60

If you’ve been skipping leg day, it’s time to reevaluate your routine.

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I Drank Fresh Juice Every Day for 30 Days

Fresh citrus juice daily helped improve gut health and alleviate belly bloat.

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Can You Do This Many Pushups After 50?

This benchmark will help you move with strength and confidence as you age.

Pretty brunette woman in sportswear is doing squats while touching her buttocks to the bench outdoors

6 Chair Moves That Target Belly Fat at 55+

Shrink stubborn abdominal fat with these simple chair moves.

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5 Chair Exercises for Belly Pooch After 60

Address this stubborn area of the body with these simple chair moves.

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5 Bed Exercises for Hip Strength After 55

Building strong, healthy hips as you age is essential for leading an active, independent life.

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6 Bed Exercises for Muscle Tone After 65

These gentle exercises can be done from the comfort of your bed.

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6 Morning Exercises for Stronger Knees at 60

Add these moves to your morning routine to support strong, healthy knees as you age.

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4 Chair Exercises That Target Waist After 50

These moves are safe, easy to do, and productive for leaning out the waistline.

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5 Dumbbell Moves That Restore Thigh Strength at 50

These dumbbell exercises beat out standard gym machines every time.

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5 Chair Moves That Build Core Strength at 60

These exercises will help you build a strong, stable core without getting on the floor.

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Squat Hold Benchmark for Power After 55

Squat holds continuously fire your calves, quads, and glutes.

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4 Standing Exercises to Rebuild After 60

Kick off your resistance routine with these simple standing moves.

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5 Bodyweight Moves for Strength After 60

If you want to build functional strength, add these bodyweight exercises to your routine.

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5 Chair Exercises for Apron Belly After 50

Get your apron belly into shape with these simple seated moves.

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4 Standing Moves to Restore Leg Strength

Reclaim your lower-body strength by adding these productive moves to your workouts.

Man performs a bird-dog exercise on a yoga mat, focusing on core stability in a bright, contemporary room.

3 Morning Moves That Build Core After 50

Starting your day with a healthy dose of exercise can help build core strength and stability.

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