Were you on the pickleball court or golf course today? Maybe you hopped in the car to visit your grandkids and bent down to give them big hugs. Or, maybe you simply walked downstairs to enjoy breakfast and brew a cup of joe. No matter what your day looked like, all of these activities have […]
If you want to bump up your strength game, add a dose of planks to your workout routine. When performing a plank, you hold a straight form from the top of your head to the bottom of your heels while resisting gravity. You engage your back, abs, shoulder, hip, and leg muscles at the same […]
Men over 55, listen up! You may not know this, but in this stage of life, arm strength naturally declines due to sarcopenia (the loss of muscle and strength), lower hormone levels, and a more sedentary lifestyle. It’s something to be mindful of and proactive about. Strong arms are more essential now than ever before. […]
Ah, the dreaded waistline overhang. You know what we’re referring to—that bit of fat that spills over your jeans and has been dubbed “love handles.” If you’re looking to shrink that pesky waistline thickening without going the traditional weight training route, we have you covered. We chatted with Terry Tateossian, Founder, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, […]
Shoulder strength tends to return more quickly when you focus on movements that involve multiple joints and muscle groups at once. Pressing patterns, in particular, give you a strong return because they train your shoulders while also bringing in your arms and upper body to support the movement. That combination helps you build strength in […]
Muffin top after 60 often shows up when the obliques and deep core muscles stop activating the way they used to. It’s not only a matter of body fat; it’s about how the muscles that wrap around your waistline hold their shape throughout the day. Many gym workouts focus on isolated movements or machines that […]
The farmer’s carry is a powerful strength builder—any actual farmer can attest to that! The functional strength exercise gets its name from the vigorous everyday tasks of farmers, like carrying heavy weight in the form of hay bales, buckets of water, and farm equipment in each hand. A gym workout would involve carrying heavy kettlebells […]
Leg strength after 55 doesn’t come from doing more; it comes from doing the right movements consistently. Gym machines guide motion, but they often remove the stabilizing work your muscles need to actually rebuild strength. I’ve coached adults in this age group for years, and the biggest improvements always show up when we simplify things: […]
Let’s be real: Who doesn’t love a good box of mac and cheese? At least some point in your life, the pantry staple was likely your favorite meal. As a parent, it can be an easy, crowd-pleasing meal solution, especially for picky eaters. But not all boxed mac and cheese options are made with actual […]
If you have excess belly fat, it’s time to take action. Visceral fat, the type that wraps around your organs, is especially dangerous, because it can increase your risk of type-2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and cancer. It also negatively impacts your metabolic health, causing insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. Now that you have a […]
