Muscle essentially serves as a fountain of youth as you age. Building a strong, stable, and mobile body helps you perform everyday tasks with ease and confidence, from bending down to tie your shoes to keeping up with your grandchildren. In order to build and preserve muscle, engaging in regular strength training—along with consuming a […]
Never underestimate the power of your own body weight when it comes to building strength. Many fitness enthusiasts believe that the only road to building significant muscle and strength is through weightlifting. While weights are a popular and successful modality, bodyweight movements are quite productive as well, and they can be done anywhere and anytime—without […]
We’re going to be very blunt here. If you’re concerned about developing type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer, it’s critical to get rid of belly fat. According to research, visceral fat—the dangerous type of belly fat that surrounds your organs—increases more than 400% in women and 200% in men between the ages […]
Core strength tends to show up during the stuff people don’t think twice about. Carrying groceries in from the car, walking for a while without needing to shift around, or getting up off the floor without using your hands all depend on it. I’ve seen plenty of people stay active into their 50s, but once […]
Back in the day when I worked at Wegmans, we used to have different sections, one of which was the burrito bar where we fried our own tortilla chips. That was my first intro into how good freshly fried, gently salted crisp tortilla chips can make all the difference in the world. If you’re looking […]
Many famous fitness icons believe in the power of morning exercise. Actor and fitness enthusiast Mark Wahlberg is one major fan and stays dedicated to his intense 4 a.m. workout sessions. In fact, the celeb says early morning workouts make him feel like he can “conquer the world“—they help him begin each day with a […]
Walk into any gym or even just watch people move through a busy day, and you’ll notice a gap. Some people sit down and stand up without thinking twice. Others hesitate, shift their weight, or rely on their hands for support. That difference almost always comes back to leg strength. Over the years, coaching athletes […]
If you’re in your 60s and feel as though your upper-body isn’t as strong as it used to be, it’s likely not your imagination. Your muscle function—and size—declines with age, a natural process known as sarcopenia. It even accelerates after you reach 65. This, combined with reduced physical activity and hormonal changes, can negatively impact […]
Knee strength after 60 often declines due to reduced muscle support, not just joint wear. Many people assume discomfort means they need to avoid movement, but in reality, the right kind of movement restores strength and stability. I’ve worked with older clients for years, and I’ve seen knees improve faster when the surrounding muscles, quads, […]
Mixed into the menu at our favorite chain restaurants are, unfortunately, some of the unhealthiest appetizers you can get. The keyword here is appetizers, not even the main entree, is days worth of calories, fat, and sodium with shockingly high numbers. It’s not that you can’t have a treat once in a while, it’s just […]
