For people who don't enjoy the gym—or want to avoid expensive membership fees—there are plenty of other ways to build strength, including Pilates, dumbbells, or local parks with fitness equipment.

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A CSCS expert shares a 7-minute chair routine after 60 that restores muscle tone more effectively than traditional weight training.

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