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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Wall Sit Benchmark for Elite Strength After 60

A sports medicine doctor shares the wall sit benchmark that signals elite leg strength

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5 Chair Moves for Core Strength After 60

You only need a sturdy chair and these exercises to get your core into top shape.

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The Plank Benchmark That Proves Core Strength

A fitness expert reveals the plank benchmark that separates strong cores from weak ones after 60.

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4 Chair Moves for Belly Overhang After 60

These chair moves can help address pesky belly fat safely and effectively as you age.

An elderly woman in an orange shirt and gray leggings sits on a chair, stretching her leg to the side. She reaches toward her foot in a bright living room with plants, promoting senior wellness

4 Chair Moves That Beat Squats for Legs at 65

These simple chair moves will help you reclaim your lower-body strength.

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5 Belly Overhang Moves After 60

A board-certified wellness expert shares 5 daily moves to improve belly overhang after 60.

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5 Chair Moves That Restore Leg Muscle at 65

Keep your legs strong and resilient as you age with these simple chair workouts.

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5 Bed Moves That Beat Crunches for Belly Fat

Burning belly fat isn’t about countless crunches—these exercises will help get the job done.

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4 Chair Moves That Beat Weight Lifting at 60

Chair exercises offer stability and an effective way to focus on leg strength as you age.

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5 Dumbbell Moves That Beat Machines After 60

These dumbbell workouts trump machines every time.

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4 Standing Moves That Beat Weight Training at 60

Keeping up with muscle tone and strength is essential for daily living as you age.

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How Many Pushups Should You Do After 65?

Pushups are a true powerhouse exercise everyone would benefit from.

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8-Minute Routine to Build Core Strength

If you’re looking to boost core strength, this speedy routine can help fast-track your results.

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4 Bed Moves That Rebuild Thighs After 65

You can seamlessly strengthen your thighs from the comfort of your bed.

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5 Exercises That Rebuild Strength After 60

These everyday moves help build strength throughout your body.

The 6-Minute Bed Routine That Restores Full-Body Balance After 65

6-Minute Bed Routine for Balance at 65

This speedy balance routine can be performed from the comfort of your mattress.

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Restore Back Strength After 55: 5 Daily Moves

Experts break down five simple exercises to add to your daily routine for back strength.

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4 Bed Moves That Melt Belly Fat After 60

These bed exercises beat ab workouts alone every time.

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5-Minute Standing Routine for Posture at 60

This speedy routine promotes better posture, balance, and mobility.

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4 Standing Moves to Restore Thigh Strength

These exercises are effective and work well for every workout level.

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3 Bed Moves That Prove Your Core After 60

These exercises engage the core in a meaningful way.

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5 Standing Moves That Slim Your Waist at 55

Melt your “love handles” with these moves a coach swears by.

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Side Plank Hold Time That Proves Top Core at 60

Side planks are an excellent test of core stability and strength.

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Standing Routine to Firm Belly After 55

This speedy standing routine can help address pesky belly fat.

Young fit woman performing a figure four stretch on her back in a peaceful forest park, targeting hips and glutes flexibility.

5 Bed Moves for Hip Strength After 60

Do these five moves before you even get up—your hips will thank you all day long.

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The Plank Test That Ranks You After 65

Planks serve as the ultimate no-nonsense test of core strength.

Man in sportswear doing step up workout with wooden box in crossfit gym.

4 Morning Moves to Rebuild Thighs After 55

Get your thighs back into shape.

Chair Triceps Dip In Office. Workout Exercise At Desk

5 Morning Moves for Upper Arms After 60

Building and preserving arm strength is essential after 60–these bodyweight exercises will help.

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4 Chair Moves for Belly Pooch After 60

This simple chair workout emphasizes “mind-muscle connection.”

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A 6-Minute Chair Routine for Hips After 60

Build strong, healthy hips by adding this simple chair workout to your day.

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