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 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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Can You Pass These 3 Balance Tests at 60?

Balance training should be a key part of your workouts as you age.

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5 Standing Moves to Restore Muscle at 55

You need time and dedication in order to build strength.

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5 Standing Hip Exercises After 60

Your hips require extra TLC—especially as you age.

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5 Morning Knee Exercises After 55

So many daily tasks and activities require strong knees.

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Can You Pass the Plank Test After 55?

Planks are an excellent test of core strength and overall fitness.

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5 Arm Exercises for Men Over 55

Even little daily tasks require solid arm strength.

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5 Daily Moves for Waist Thickening After 55

Tame those pesky love handles by adding these daily moves to your routine.

If You Can Hold a Farmer’s Carry This Long After 60, Your Full-Body Strength Is Top-Tier

Can You Pass the Farmer's Carry Test?

The farmer’s carry is an effective strength builder.

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4 Morning Moves to Target Belly Overhang

Shrink your “love handles” by adding these moves to your morning.

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5 Chair Exercises for Arm Strength After 55

Strong arms are crucial for performing everyday tasks and hobbies with ease.

Fit woman in red sports bra and black shorts doing side lunges outdoors against modern brick wall background.

5 Standing Inner Thigh Exercises After 55

Strengthen and tone your thighs by adding these moves to your routine.

Southeast Asian man in his mid 50s performing dumbbell hammer curls at an open-air gym, focusing with effort and intensity.

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.

Fresh Juice

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.

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