A sturdy chair can make training your primary hip muscles simple and easy to repeat at home. It gives you support, a clear target, and a comfortable setup to build strength in the muscles around your hips. Traditional squats are valuable and have a functional place in your workouts. But if time is short, or […]
Firming your upper arms requires building lean muscle in your triceps and biceps. Many gym-goers turn to machines for their arm-day workouts, prioritizing exercises like the shoulder press, lat pulldown, and tricep pushdown. That’s a good plan, but we have an alternative to consider. We spoke with Domenic Angelino, MS, MPH, CSCS, CPT, Chief Exercise […]
If you’re passionate about improving your fitness and overall well-being, you know that your core deserves extra TLC. After all, your core provides power to your abdominal muscles, hips, pelvis, and lower back. A strong core also supports your spine, keeps you balanced, and allows you to bend, lift, reach, and more with ease. We […]
Growing older can feel quite overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As you age, your metabolism gradually slows, you naturally start to lose lean muscle mass, and your hormones shift. For women, a drop in estrogen can lead to excess belly fat. Men begin to lose testosterone with age, which is linked to visceral […]
A little bit of competition can be beneficial—science says so. Research shows that competitive games and physical competition can improve attention and memory. So, a little dash of competition goes a long way. If you’ve wondered just how physically fit you are, there’s a competition of sorts you can try right at home that we […]
There’s a good chance the couch is already part of your day, which makes it a surprisingly useful place to rebuild leg strength. You sit down, stand up, and have a stable surface nearby when your legs need a little help getting stronger. Gym workouts can build plenty of strength, but they can also feel […]
Your glutes consist of three main muscles—the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. Unfortunately, as you age, the body undergoes certain changes, like the natural loss of lean muscle, which can significantly impact the strength and appearance of the glutes. It’s essential to keep your muscles moving, avoid sitting for prolonged periods, consume a protein-enriched diet to […]
There’s something special about a homemade pie. Everything from the taste to the texture is made with extra care and if you can make one from scratch, it’s worth the effort. But you don’t always need to spend hours in the kitchen to get that old-fashioned dessert experience. Several restaurant chains have made pie a […]
Real talk: There’s one thing you simply can’t live independently without in life—especially as you age. What might that be? Muscle mass. After all, strong muscles are essential for performing daily tasks and the active hobbies you love most with ease. You naturally lose lean muscle as you age, so it’s important to build and […]
Most people picture leg strength as something more gritty: heavy squats, hard workouts, or big gym numbers. A wall sit is a more functional measure that shows a clearer picture of strength as we age. After 50, staying in the positions a wall sit requires with control says a lot about how strong your legs […]
