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For Muscle & Fitness readers, country star Nate Smith may look like another artist thriving in a demanding touring schedule packed with sold-out shows, late nights, and nonstop travel. But behind the breakout success, chart-topping singles, and stadium performances alongside artists like Morgan Wallen, Smith has quietly undergone one of the most meaningful transformations of his life. The ACM-winning singer has dropped more than 70 pounds, reshaped his relationship with alcohol, prioritized therapy and meditation, and found a sustainable health routine that doesn’t rely on extremes. Instead, Smith’s wellness evolution has come from consistency, emotional healing, family support, and a…
Acing these exercises means your body is officially in top shape for your age. Here’s a newsflash to think about: You have one body to count on, so it’s essential to take good care of it. That includes eating well and performing regular exercise. Doing so can help prevent chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Daily movement helps you manage your weight, stay strong, and age in a healthy manner. But how do you truly know if your body is strong and healthy? Besides getting a clean bill of health from your healthcare provider, consider this: If you’re…
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. Most people don’t associate bees with modern wellness. But quietly, almost every corner of the industry depends on them. The herbs blended into adaptogenic lattes. The botanicals infused into skincare. The berries in collagen smoothies. The flowering plants that support biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. Even some of the ingredients now synonymous with luxury wellness culture would not exist in the same way without healthy pollinator ecosystems. That’s part of why World…
Strong female characters like Priyaka Chopra’s “Nadia” are being praised for their weapons work on Citadel. And, according to one expert on who was on set, there’s a funny reason why they often outperform the men. The Citadel universe has been a trailblazer for bringing heroic women to the forefront of the spy genre, and with season two of the action-packed show now streaming on Prime Video, critics have noticed that its fit female stars are well adept with a weapon or three. To find out what goes on behind the scenes, M&F talked to armory specialist, Ben Rothwell, who…
Test your leg strength while doing this small yet mighty exercise. If building leg strength is important to you, wall sits should be part of your regular workout regimen. This isometric exercise is highly proficient when it comes to building strong, stable legs, because they make your quad muscles work against gravity under consistent tension. This squat movement engages the glutes and core while building muscle endurance and knee strength. In fact, if you’re curious just how strong your leg strength is after 50, try to hold a wall sit this long, according to a fitness professional. What Is Considered…
There are at least a dozen reasons why women may wake up with a headache, jitter with anxiety, or struggle to keep their eyes open at work, no matter how well they think they slept: menstruation, menopause, motherhood—the list truly goes on. But these symptoms, as vague as they are, could actually stem from a health condition that’s historically been deemed a “male disease”: obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.If you immediately pictured an older man snoozing on a couch and snoring like a lawn mower, you’re not alone. It wasn’t until the ’90s that researchers first recognized that OSA, which…
Jim Manion’s 2026 Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival, presented by Newtech, took place on May 16 & 17 and served as a huge preview for the battles that lie ahead at the Olympia finals in Las Vegas. From newly qualified athletes to top contenders clashing as guest posers, M&F takes a look at what went down in the Steel City. 2026 Pittsburgh Pro Results and Highlights Michal Krizanek wins Olympia spot in the Open Division Krizanek had been forced into second place by Tonio Burton at the recent New York Pro, but the positions were reverse in Pennsylvania. The Slovakian…
Thigh strength is crucial for stability, balance, and mobility as you age. Did you know that your thighs contain the largest muscles in your body? Thigh strength is something you may not deem essential, but it gives you a strong foundation for stability, balance, and mobility. Not only do strong thighs help you avoid falls and injuries as you age, but they also help rev up metabolism and regulate blood sugar. So let’s get started building stronger thighs! We spoke with experts who share five standing exercises that can help restore thigh strength faster than the leg press after 60.…
Most people don’t think of notifications as stress. They think of them as normal. The text buzzing during dinner. The Slack notification popping up mid conversation. The instinct to check Instagram while waiting for coffee. Tiny interruptions have become so embedded into daily life that most of us barely register them anymore. But our brains absolutely do. According to a recent review published in Nature Human Behaviour, young people now receive a median of 237 notifications per day, with those interruptions linked to worsened attention and disrupted task performance. And while that statistic sounds dramatic, it also feels strangely believable.…
On Episode 285 of The Menace Podcast, bodybuilder and coach Kamal Elgargni was a special guest, joining host Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, and Jose Raymond. And, during the show, Kamal made the shocking revelation that he may no longer be coaching Andrew Jacked, airing his dissatisfaction with their current financial arrangement. Kamal Elgargni is a 212 division champion at both the Olympia (2019) and The Arnold (2018) and was the 2023 Masters Olympia winner in the Open division. Last year, Kamal joined forces with Andrew Jacked, and they took bodybuilding world by storm, not least because AJ recently won the…