I’m excited to share with you about one of my all-time favorite activities – walking. As a woman in midlife, I’ve found that walking has become not just a form of exercise, but a true joy and a ...
If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve ...
Improving balance is essential for overall fitness and daily activities. For beginners, simple exercises can make a significant difference in stability and coordination. These exercises not only help ...
The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...
Shoulder rolls are great for releasing tension in the upper body. Start by standing or sitting comfortably with arms at your sides. Roll your shoulders forward in a circular motion five times, then ...
Strength training throughout your 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond is completely possible and should be continued in any version you ...
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...
“New year, new me.” Or so the saying goes. Whether breaking old habits in dating or prioritizing health goals, it is a great time of year to set up new routines to achieve the results you want to see.
Gym machines may look cool, but when it comes to building muscle and strength in your upper body, all you really need is the humble dumbbell and this workout. Perfect if you’re pushed for time, this ...
Pritchard recommends performing three sets of each exercise, working for 40 seconds, then resting for 20 seconds. “Sprinkle ...
The word "eccentric", you’ll know, is most commonly used to describe someone or something unconventional – but in the world of fitness, it means something quite different. Thankfully, eccentric ...
Research shows that bodyweight training helps to develop relative strength (your ability to move a load as a percentage of your body weight) and cardiovascular endurance. It also helps to build ...