Ditch the bulky gym machines and get ready to reshape your midsection with just your own body. These five targeted bodyweight moves are designed to flatten your stomach, strengthen your core, and support your body after 50 without punishing your joints or overwhelming your schedule. As we age, our metabolism, posture, and muscle tone naturally shift, often sending stubborn fat straight to the belly. But that doesn’t mean a flatter, firmer core is out of reach.
In fact, exercises inspired by Pilates and calisthenics can be some of the most powerful tools for tightening your waistline safely and effectively at this stage of life. After years of training clients over 50, I’ve seen which movements actually deliver results and which ones just wear you down. Let’s break down why these simple bodyweight exercises work so well and walk through five you can start doing today, right at home.