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Jane McGuire

16 September 2025

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When we sit down to speak, Shebah Carfagna is recovering from her second hip replacement. At 68 years old, however, Carfagna is stronger than ever. “My journey hasn’t been an easy script. As a single mom raising a son with autism while managing a demanding corporate career, life handed me more than enough stress to derail me. However, I refused to let hardship define me. Instead, I chose to turn every challenge into fuel,” she says.

Carfagna left her corporate job 25 years ago to work in the fitness industry. She has since earned over 15 fitness certifications and co-founded the Ageless Workout Method, championing resilience, mental toughness, and holistic wellness. She is also a 2025 AARP Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete.
Below, she shares her advice with Tom’s Guide readers, wherever they are in their fitness journeys, as well as her exact hip mobility workout she’s using to rebuild strength following her hip replacement. As always, if you’re a complete beginner or you’re returning to fitness following an injury, it’s always a good idea to seek advice from a qualified professional.

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I’m 61 and a PT. Here’s the simple workout I give my clients to stay strong and fit

6 essential exercises everyone should be doing after 70 to build strength and mobility, according to a physical therapist

Expert mobility coach shares the 4 tricks he uses with his mom to boost longevity and reverse aging

Shebah Carfagna

Shebah Carfagna (68) is a single mom who turned early morning workouts into a purpose driven career, Shebah has earned over 15 fitness certifications and co-founded the Ageless Workout Method. She champions resilience, mental toughness, and holistic wellness.
What is the workout?
Carfagna had her second hip replacement 48 days ago. “Pain management and progress are inseparable,” she tells me.

Her day starts with five minutes of mobility exercises while her morning coffee brews — “ankle circles, seated marches, and arm swings.” She says these are “small acts with a big impact.”
Next up is her 10-15 minutes of strength and resistance training:

Supported squats to a chair
Wall or countertop push-ups
Resistance band rows or deadlifts
Standing hip abductions and gentle leg extensions
Core breaths and pelvic tilts, standing or seated
Finally, she’ll end her workout with either a minute of focused breathing and mindfulness or a coordination drill, such as balancing on one leg with wall support, then switching sides.

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“I don’t let my conditions manage me….. I manage them. Every ache, triumph, and challenge is part of my legacy—not an excuse to step back, but a reason to step forward.”
To increase the intensity, add a set of the best adjustable dumbbells, or some of the best resistance bands, to the exercises.

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What is your advice for beginners?
“If you’re just beginning, my advice is simple: start where you are. Walk, stretch, breathe, and show up for yourself—consistently. Progress is born from small steps, repeated with intention,” says Carfagna.
“Train your mind as much as your body. Incorporate coordination drills, practice silence, embrace mindfulness—because neuroplasticity is your lifelong ally. And please, don’t wait for a crisis to build strength.”
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I’m 61 and a PT. Here’s the simple workout I give my clients to stay strong and fit

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