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Strengthen one of the biggest and most important joints in your body with this effective hip workout, demonstrated here by Chrissy King, an ISSA-certified fitness coach and creator of the Body Liberation Project. Not only will these exercises target and work out hip muscles, building strong and injury-proof hips, but they’ll also strengthen your entire lower body and core. Win, win! The Best Hip Workout Moves How to do it: Incorporate a few of these exercises into your existing strength routine three or four days per week, or put them all together for a hips-focused workout routine. You’ll need: A…
When Hilary JM Topper signed up for her first triathlon at 53, she didn’t expect it to change her life — or spark a second career as a triathlon coach, podcast host, and author of Unlocking the Triathlon: The Beginner’s Guide to Competing in a Triathlon.In this inspiring Q&A, Hilary talks about what drew her to the sport, how anyone — at any age or ability level — can get started, and why triathlon is one of the most empowering experiences you’ll ever have.From balancing training with real life to what gear you actually need, her advice proves it’s never…
If your core training never leaves the floor, you’re missing out on gains. Pallof presses, planks, and bird dogs are great, but when you’re ready to step it up, it’s time to hang tough. Enter the Hanging Knee Raise. The hanging knee raise is a test of strength, control, and toughness. You’re hanging from a bar, resisting the swing, and pulling your knees up with control. Your anterior core is begging for mercy, your grip is taxed, and your lats are on fire. Doesn’t that all sound like fun? Then you’re in for a treat. The hanging knee raise builds…
Strong, toned arms look great at any stage of life. But as you age, they become even more essential—and not just for aesthetics. After all, arm strength is key for maintaining an independent lifestyle, from lifting and carrying groceries to reaching items in your pantry. That’s why we’re optimizing your workout routine with six no-equipment moves that’ll tone your arms better than dumbbells after 45. Muscle mass begins to naturally decline after 30—3% to 8% every decade—which makes targeted arm exercises so important. We spoke with an expert who breaks down six non-negotiable moves that deserve a permanent spot in…
Both coffee and tea can also serve as healthier substitutes for other drinks too. “If you drink coffee and tea, you are not drinking soda or soft drinks—that clearly is bad for you if they contain sugar,” Dr. Buettner says.There are some big caveats here, though.For starters, the study didn’t prove that drinking several cups a day of coffee and tea will help you live longer—it just found an association. Also, the researchers didn’t drill down into what people were having in their coffee or tea, or even the types they had. So, people who regularly enjoyed black coffee and…
As the season shifts toward cozy comfort foods, festive gatherings, and rich indulgences, Pressed is debuting two new launches that make gut health simple, approachable, and effective: the Gut Biome+ Shot and the Gut Biome+ Detox Cleanse . Together, they offer two fresh ways to reset, refresh, and support digestive balance. Meet Gut Biome+ Gut Biome+ Shot ($3.75) Think of this as your daily gut check. Each shot is packed with 10 billion CFUs of live probiotics plus functional ingredients designed to support digestion, detox, and even cellular health. It’s an easy, on-the-go way to nourish the gut, support regularity, and…
November is recognized as National Military Fitness and Wellness Month, an initiative that was founded by M&F’s Senior Military Editor, the Honorable Rob Wilkins. The mission for this month is to increase awareness of the importance of fitness and wellness for all servicemembers, veterans, and their families and supporters. Fitness has always been a priority for the United States Army, and they have doubled down on that with the creation of Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F). H2F focuses on five pillars of readiness; physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual. The program has been making strides on this front thanks to…
If you’ve ever tried to lift a suitcase into an overhead bin, hang a curtain rod, or carry three grocery bags in one trip, you already know how much your shoulders matter. They’re the unsung heroes of movement, helping you push, pull, lift, and balance through nearly everything you do. The problem is that once you reach your 50s, those same shoulders can start to feel stiff, creaky, or a little less potent than they used to be. That’s because the shoulders are one of the most mobile joints in the body, which also makes them one of the most…
Scroll through social media, and it won’t be long before you stumble on colostrum supplements—a buzzy nutrition trend that makes big claims and leaves us with even bigger questions. Kourtney Kardashian Barker is the latest celeb to capitalize on the craze: Her wellness brand, Lemme, has introduced a new line of colostrum gummies purported to support gut health, promote healthy digestion, manage bloating, and enhance “full-body wellness.”Made from the milk-like substance secreted in late pregnancy and the first few days of breastfeeding, colostrum—normally only consumed by infants and other baby mammals, like calves—is being touted as a magic bullet for…
The Menace Podcast host, Dennis James was joined by Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond for Episode 258 of The Menace Podcast, and while much of the show was devoted to picking apart the recent Poland Pro, the boys engaged in a little fantasy flexing when James asked Raymond how he thought a peak Sarcev might fair in today’s Classic Physique division. It was only a couple of weeks ago, during Episode 255 that Milos “The Mind” Sarcev expressed his affection for the current state of the Men’s Physique division. Of course, Sarcev was a staple in the Open division before…