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Weighted vests are having a moment. They’re touted as a simple way to boost strength, build bone, and make everyday movement more “effective.” “Should I wear a weighted vest while I walk?” is one of the most common questions I hear in my role as an osteoporosis strength coach.Weighted vests have become a popular “hack” in the wellness world, often promoted as an easy way to build bone density, strength, or endurance. Some of the voices most loudly touting their benefits are also benefitting in some way from their sale — so it’s important to separate marketing claims from research-backed…
IFBB Pro bodybuilder and coach, Antwan Rarcus is all about sharing efficient muscle building workouts that get you in and out of the gym for time saving gains. To that end, the United States Air Force veteran took to Instagram to share his biceps blasting session. Here’s how to try it for yourself. “Blast your biceps in half an hour with this workout,” encouraged Rarcus in an IG video for his more than 200K followers. Antwan Rarcus’s Biceps Blasting Workout Perform 4 sets of each exercise for 3 to 12 reps. Antwan Rarcus’s Bicep Workout Breakdown With a rep range…
If you’ve noticed your arms looking a little softer than they used to, you’re not alone. After 50, toning your arms becomes genuinely harder—muscle mass naturally declines, hormones shift, your metabolism slows down, and your joints might not move quite like they once did. Recovery takes longer too. But here’s the good news: with the right approach to resistance training and consistency, you can absolutely rebuild and define your upper-arm muscle tone. These six standing exercises recruit more than just your arms—they engage your core, improve balance, and train your body for real-world strength. Read on to discover the most…
Grey hair has long carried a reputation for arriving with shock, stress, or surrender, the “overnight silver streak,” the first rogue strand at the temple, the cues we’re taught to battle or hide. But in reality, greying is far more complex, rooted not in panic but in biology, longevity, and how we care for ourselves over time. To move beyond folklore and fear, we turned to someone rewriting the conversation entirely: Jay Small, a certified trichologist and celebrity hairstylist who co-founded Arey, the first functional haircare brand proven to slow and repigment greys. Known as “the wrinkle cream of haircare,”…
I approached the bar just like any other deadlift I performed—or so I thought. I set my feet, hinged to the bar, gripped and ripped it. It wasn’t necessarily a very heavy weight, but this time the lift felt different, literally. I heard a crack in my lower back that ended up being three herniated disks. Any number of elements to my normal deadlift setup could have obviously off on that set. But without really going through every single step of the lift in my head, it’s hard to pinpoint just what made a seemingly routine lift go catastrophically the…
If you’re like us and many of our clients, you may be noticing subtle shifts in your energy and resilience—small things that make you wonder what’s happening with your body. Perimenopause is a unique transitional phase that can begin as early as your mid-thirties and usually becomes more noticeable in your forties, bringing shifts in hormones, metabolism, and even immune function. Many women notice subtle differences—they might feel more fatigued, take longer to recover, or just not bounce back as quickly from minor illnesses. Some also notice frustrating weight changes — especially increased belly fat — even when they’re eating…
While some discomfort and sore muscles can be expected after running, it’s crucial to know whether you’re dealing with run-of-the-mill aches and pains or if something more serious like plantar fasciitis is at play. If excruciating pain along your arches and heels is the norm for you post-run, this could indicate that you’re experiencing symptoms of this particular overuse injury — it’s wise not to ignore it. For anyone unfamiliar with this common condition, New York-based podiatrist Hillary Brenner, D.P.M., broke it down for Shape. “Plantar fasciitis [refers to] pain in the arch of your foot due to inflammation of…
The 2025 Belle of the Bar powerlifting meet is set to take place in Kenilworth, NJ, on Sunday, November 16. This Powerlifitng United sanctioned event stands out from others on the powerlifting calendar because it’s an all-woman’s meet. Meet promoter Chrissy Castellano takes a lot of pride in this event because it showcases the evolution and inclusiveness of the sport. Castellano stated, “An all-women’s powerlifting meet is a mark of progress in the sport and a reminder that every bar lifted carries the weight of those who paved the way. It reflects how far powerlifting has come, from the fringe…
After hitting 55, your body responds differently to workouts. Recovery time, joint health, and muscle density shift, meaning high-impact cardio classes aren’t always the best or safest way to get into shape. According to Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness, a well-structured bodyweight routine that blends stability, mobility, and strength training elements can melt calories while promoting strong, healthy joints and longevity. That’s why Canham came up with an eight-minute bodyweight flow to boost your fitness after 55. “Unlike steady-state cardio, this kind of flow builds metabolic muscle, the kind that continues burning calories long after…
Before any date, Radisha Brown would practice saying one sentence that felt like it carried the weight of the world: “I’m divorced.”For so long, the D-word has been treated like a modern scarlet letter—a mark of shame rather than a life stage that millions of people go through each year. Pop culture representations haven’t exactly helped: Divorced women are often portrayed as tragic, bitter, and in some cases broken. So when Brown unexpectedly returned to the dating world in 2016, she braced herself for judgment—and came armed with defenses: No, she wasn’t “damaged.” She didn’t do anything “wrong.” In fact,…