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 Daily Walking Drills That Tighten Your Core After 50

Upgrade your walk with these 5 core-tightening sequences you can start today.

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4 Morning Core Drills That Beat Crunches

Do these 4 quick AM drills to feel a tighter, flatter midsection all day, no crunches.

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4 Chair Moves to Rebuild Leg Muscle After 65

Build back leg strength safely, try these 4 chair moves to feel steadier and stronger after 65.

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7-Minute Standing Routine for Belly Pooch

Ditch the floor workouts with these effective standing drills.

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4 Walking Practices That Rebuild Muscle After 50

Walk smarter after 50, try these 4 daily practices to rebuild strength fast.

5 Walking Drills to Flatten Belly Overhang

These simple walking workouts kill two birds with one stone.

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5 Standing Moves to Shrink Lower Belly After 55

Shrink and firm your lower belly “pooch” with these standing moves.

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5 Chair Exercises to Melt Belly Fat After 55

These seated drills torch more belly fat than classic cardio as you age.

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7-Minute Standing Routine for Belly Pooch

This quick morning workout helps tighten the midsection after 50.

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5 Standing Routines That Build Strength After 50

Skip the gym, build real strength after 50 with these 5 standing routines.

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6 Walking Tricks to Slim Your Waist After 50

Slim your waist and work your lower body with these simple daily walking tricks.

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4 Balance Drills to Boost Stability After 55

Build confidence on your feet after 55 with these 4 simple balance drills.

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2 Walking Techniques for Stronger Legs After 50

Tweaking your daily walk with these tips can help you build stronger legs.

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5 Daily Exercises Men Over 55 Need

As you age, resistance training is essential to building and maintaining strength.

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Is Daily Walking Enough After 50?

You may feel amazing getting in your daily steps, but an expert reveals whether walking alone is enough to maintain your fitness as you age.

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4 Standing Moves to Fix Arm Jiggle After 50

Tighten and tone your arms with these simple standing moves.

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4 Classic Moves That Build Muscle After 60

Boost your muscle mass with these classic moves.

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4 Chair Exercises That Restore Leg Strength

Rebuild lost strength and muscle in your lower body with these simple chair moves.

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4 Moves That Prove You’re Stronger Than Your Age

An expert shares moves—and benchmarks—that signal top-notch strength after 50.

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5 Standing Exercises That Rebuild Muscle

Rebuild lost muscle with these easy standing moves that fire up your lower body.

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5 Chair Exercises to Build Strength After 50

These chair moves will seamlessly help you build muscle and strength.

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This Pushup Variation After 50 Signals Top-Tier Strength

This pushup variation keeps your core and hips engaged.

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4 Bed Exercises That Trim Belly Overhang After 60

Doing exercises from the comfort of your bed is a wise choice as you age.

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4 Daily Exercises to Stay Strong After 60

Build and maintain strength after 60 with these four seamless daily moves.

5 Bed Exercises That Flatten Lower Belly Pooch While You Wake Up After 60

5 Bed Exercises to Flatten Lower Belly After 60

Tighten and firm your lower abdominal region with these easy exercises you can do from bed.

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4 Simple Moves to Rebuild Muscle Faster After 60

Rebuild your supply of lean muscle—and maintain it—with these four simple moves.

This Many Lunges After 50 Means Top-Tier Legs

An expert breaks down why lower-body strength matters—especially as you age.

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How Long to Hold a Plank After 50

Test your plank today and see how strong your core really is after 50.

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5 Standing Moves to Flatten Lower Belly Fast After 50

A fitness expert breaks down the best standing moves to fire up your lower belly and burn fat.

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6 Simple Moves That Keep You Strong After 60

Keep your body strong and healthy for years to come by weaving these exercises into your regular routine.

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