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Every year, headlines warn that we gain 5–10 pounds during the holidays. But research tells a different story: most people gain just 1–3 pounds between November and December. In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal. And anyone who’s followed us for a while knows we support eating and enjoying the holidays. But there’s one important catch: Eating without guilt or shame during the holidays is much different from eating without boundaries for the entire holiday season. The Real Numbers Behind Holiday Weight Gain Here’s what makes that “1 to 3 pounds” stat so interesting — and…
Host Dennis James was joined by regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond for Episode 260 of The Menace Podcast, and while the debate over which bodybuilder has the best front lat spread of all time raged on, the crew were also joined by special guest Joan Pradells, heaping praise on the Spanish sensation’s potential to follow in Jay Cutler’s gigantic footsteps. IFBB Pro, Joan Pradells, earned second place in s stacked lineup during November’s 2025 Romania Muscle Fest Pro, only beaten by the mighty Andrew Jacked, leading to speculation about the young contender’s potential in a future Mr Olympia…
Strong inner thighs help you move with confidence. They support your hips, stabilize your knees, and give you the lower-body control you need for daily life. After 50, these muscles respond incredibly well to movements that force your legs to work through real ranges of motion instead of sitting on a machine and pushing against a pad. Standing exercises wake up muscles that tend to go quiet during machine work. Your stabilizers fire, your balance sharpens, and your body learns to coordinate strength from the ground up. These movements also raise your heart rate and boost your calorie burn, creating…
Shopping for the holidays can be downright stressful. And now, even if you do a majority of your shopping online, there is still a bounty of options that can be too overwhelming to choose from. That’s why it’s never a bad idea to begin shopping as soon as possible, especially now that Black Friday is almost here. There are thousands of early Black Friday deals happening right now for those who are filled with excitement for the holidays. I even found impressive markdowns on editor-loved walking pads and vibration plates, Lululemon activewear, and anti-aging skincare. Not to mention that you…
As we move into the final stretch of the year, the sky starts to give hints of change. Astrology often saves some of its most revealing moments for the end, and 2025 is no exception. The closing months bring three planetary shifts that mark true turning points—both collectively and within our own inner landscapes. These aren’t the kind of transits that shout. They work more quietly, like a tide pulling us toward deeper truths. Think recalibration, clarification, a soft but certain course correction. Below are the three cosmic movements influencing November and December 2025, and what they may mean for…
Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger set new standards for bringing the best possible physique to the stage, winning his first title in 1970 and his last in 1980. To dominate the bodybuilding industry, the future Terminator didn’t just work on his arms, legs, and abs. As recently unearthed footage illustrates, the Austrian Oak also focused on his back and favored the seated row when it came to making gains. Arnold has been a fan of the seated row for the majority of his bodybuilding career. Around 10 years ago, the icon told M&F that in preparation for ‘Terminator Genisys’, these…
What makes a taco authentically Mexican? While there are endless regional differences within Mexico alone, experts and chefs agree on a few points: Small, made-from-scratch corn tortillas, simple-but-perfectly seasoned meats, and beautifully fresh salsa (not from a jar!). No hard-shell tacos, no cheese, in other words, not your typical fast-food chain taco. So where can you get the real deal? Here are seven restaurant chains serving authentic Mexican-style tacos. Tacos El Gordo Tacos El Gordo Tacos El Gordo serves up authentic Tijuana-style tacos. “Tacos El Gordo is the definition of authentic, no-frills Mexican street food served fast and full of…
If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among women of all ages thanks to experts who’ve long espoused its benefits for women’s bones, metabolism, and more. But if there’s one part of resistance training that’s worth paying special attention to, particularly if you’re in perimenopause or beyond, it’s leg day. A strong lower body may be key to better brain aging, Louisa Nicola, MMed, a New York–based neurophysiologist who studies Alzheimer’s disease in women, tells SELF.Nicola…
You’ve been hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day since the elementary school days—but the truth is, it’s only as good as what’s on your plate (or in your bowl). When it comes to your heart health, what you choose to eat in the morning doesn’t just affect your afternoon—it can influence your longevity too.“Eating breakfast lays the foundation for your day and it’s the little things you do on a daily basis that add up and affect your long term cardiovascular health,” says Sarah Alexander, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health in Chicago.A stack…
Split squats are an excellent exercise to enhance unilateral lower-body strength—but they’re not always easy to embrace when legday arrives. The balance challenges, awkward setups, and reduced range of motion due to these factors often turn it into a circus act. That’s where the Hatfield Split Squat comes in. This unilateral variation gives you the best of both worlds: the muscle-building benefits of unilateral training with the added stability of hand support. Using the rack uprights or safety bars keeps you balanced, lets you train through a deeper range of motion, and enables you to load heavier without sacrificing control.…