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While the humble warmup if often the most neglected portion of any workout, many of us take more care as colder temperatures take hold. Still, when it comes to preparing our body for the best possible exercise session, which type of warmup works best? Science has the answer. Lots of people glide straight past the warmup phase of working out, while others limber up with a little stretching, but elite athletes are often taken through lighter, warmup sets before hitting the same task at full intensity, but which method works best? A new systematic review from Edith Cowan University (ECU)…

Define your neck and jawline with these easy standing exercises that strengthen and lift. Many changes happen to your body after you hit 50—and your neck and jawline are no exception. This part of the body can start to become less defined, and it has to do with a reduction in collagen and elastin. Your bones change and fat is redistributed, which can lead to what some refer to as “turkey neck,” jowls, wrinkles, and a sagging jawline. Although genetics play a role in aging, there are many steps you can take to help slow down the effects—for instance, limiting…

I’m a lesbian who loves gay romance. And no, not just stories about queer women—although of course, those too—but also gay male media. My girlfriend and I have binged the likes of Young Royals, Fellow Travellers, and Red, White & Royal Blue. This year, we were even Jack and Ennis from Brokeback Mountain for Halloween. So as Heated Rivalry, HBO Max’s newest gay TV show, took the world by storm in the last few weeks, I, too, became someone who eagerly awaits episode drops every Friday night.Based on the novel by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry follows two top hockey players,…

John Cena’s retirement wrestling match on Dec. 13, 2025, was so monumental that he received well wishes from The White House, had his fellow wrestler’s grappling with tears backstage, and also broke WWE records with an energetic last hurrah. While it’s true that many fans were disappointed to see the “You Can’t See Me” star tap out in his final foray against Gunther, the epic numbers behind Cena’s astonishing career will be indelibly etched in the history of pro wrestling. So, with a respectful salute, here’s John Cena’s career by the numbers. Cena first stated his intention to step away…

Try these 6 standing arm exercises for firmer, more defined upper arms after 45. Upper arm softness is among the first features people notice when assessing age-related changes. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and reduced training intensity combine to soften the triceps and flatten shoulder definition faster than most expect. Add years of sedentary posture, limited overhead work, and inconsistent strength training, and the muscles responsible for arm shape stop receiving the tension they need to stay firm and full. Standing arm exercises directly address this problem. They train the arms while forcing full-body stabilization, which increases muscle activation and metabolic…

These seven “healthy” staples can quietly stall your progress, experts warn. Could the seemingly-healthy foods you eat be undermining your weight loss? Many foods touted as better-for-you might actually be derailing your fitness efforts instead of encouraging them, which naturally leads to frustration. We asked nutritionist Sarah Garone, NDTR, CNC, which mistakes people make when it comes to their diet—here are seven “healthy” foods that could actually be derailing your weight loss efforts. Protein Bars Shutterstock Garone says to be mindful of how calorific protein bars can be. “Protein bars are often touted as a healthy addition to the diet—and…

Career stability used to depend on how many letters you had after your name denoting the degrees you’d earned, and being able to work your way up the ladder in one organization over many years. However, in today’s technology-driven environment with the half-life of skills shrinking across every industry, success is all about staying adaptable through continuous learning to develop new knowledge, skills and abilities.  Remaining indispensable in today’s job market means being flexible, curious and willing to build learning agility through mentorship, microlearning and AI-driven education. As the world moves from a job-based to a skills-based economy, it’s critical…

If you were to take a tour of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., then you can expect to take thousands of steps over the course of that event. Now imagine being a member of Congress or their staff having to take that many steps every day going back and forth from their various offices to one of the chambers to conduct the nation’s business. Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska has taken those steps many times over since he assumed office in 2017. He shared that it could range from 8,000 to 12,000 on any given day. Fortunately, the retired…

Sit down, power up, try these 6 chair moves for firmer arms after 55. Strong arms support every movement you rely on throughout the day, and a simple chair turns into one of the most effective tools for tightening the areas that often loosen after 55. Your body responds quickly when you target the muscles that lift, stabilize, and push, especially when you repeat those patterns with controlled tension. These movements create firm lines through your triceps and shoulders without stressing your joints. Instead of chasing complicated routines, you follow a focused plan that delivers visible changes with consistent effort.…

Every year, we get asked for a Fit Bottomed Girls gift guide — and this year, we wanted to do things differently.If 2025 has taught us anything it’s that our money is better spent supporting real humans who give a shit — not just Big Box Billionaires.Instead of another list of “must-have” gadgets from companies who flood our inbox with requests to review their products and perhaps couldn’t care less about women’s wellness, we’re shining a big, sparkly FBG spotlight on the creators, teachers, coaches, and badass humans who’ve been supporting the FBG mission for years.These are our contributors, podcast…