The “Effortless” Bounce: A Fitness Coach’s Top Move for 40+

A movement specialist with over three decades of experience shares their number one exercise for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. This “nearly effortless” move, the “Qi Machine,” has been their personal staple for 35 years.
The exercise is designed to avoid muscle fatigue. It starts with feet shoulder-width apart and a “double bounce” in the knees.
The key, the expert says, is to “drop” the weight, not squat. Squatting is fatiguing. Dropping allows the body’s elastic tissues (fascia, ligaments) to catch the weight.
These “rubber bands” then spring the body back up, turning the drop into “action potential.” This is highly efficient and sustainable.
When the timing is right, the arms and spine join in. The move becomes a full-body wave, engaging all major joints. This simple bounce circulates blood and enhances natural breathing.
This promotes a deep sense of mind-body harmony. The expert recommends incorporating it into daily routines to maintain mobility, circulation, and a vibrant sense of well-being.