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A CSCS trainer reveals what your bridge hold time says about your hips after 60. The bridge is one of those exercises that looks simple until you hold it with intent. Lift your hips, lock in your position, and the body gives you feedback fast. Your glutes need to stay engaged, your pelvis needs to stay steady, and your core has to keep everything organized. After 60, that connection between the hips and midsection becomes a huge part of how well you move and handle daily activities. The glutes play a bigger role in core strength than many people realize.…
Discovering the fountain of youth is an age-old pursuit (pun not intended). One of the latest clock-reversing experiments causing a buzz is a technique called therapeutic plasma exchange, a procedure that filters and replaces the liquid portion of your blood. A 2025 study in Aging Cell suggests the technique could lower biological age by two and a half years.But before you start googling “plasma clinics near me,” it’s important to look past the headlines to what the study’s saying, and what it means—and doesn’t mean—about new plasma as an anti-aging elixir.Why longevity experts care about plasmaPlasma is more than just…
Adrien Nunez doesn’t pretend that tour life is easy. Between long travel days, late-night performances, and constant schedule changes, structure can feel nearly impossible to maintain. But for the former basketball player turned artist, discipline isn’t about perfect conditions; it’s about consistency. Muscle & Fitness caught up with Nunez at Stagecoach during a TikTok interview to talk all things training, routine, and how he stays grounded while balancing life on the road and in the studio. Rooted in his athletic background, Nunez has built a routine that adapts to wherever he is, prioritizing consistency over intensity. Whether it’s a quick…
Curious where your leg strength really stands after 60? Try this 60-second squat test. Lower-body strength after 60 drives everything: how you walk, climb stairs, stand up, and stay independent. I’ve coached clients in this age group for years, and one of the simplest ways to measure real-world strength and endurance comes from a timed squat test. It doesn’t require equipment, it doesn’t take long, and it reveals exactly how well your legs and cardiovascular system work together. Unlike slow strength tests, the 60-second squat challenge adds a layer of endurance. Your muscles don’t just need to produce force, they…
Remember when we called it the information superhighway? That is what it was, back when the internet first showed up. The deal felt simple: you logged on, looked things up, learned something, and left. Now, the feed can reach past your willpower and into your social media nervous system response before you even realize what happened. Social media nervous systemDoomscrollingVicarious traumaAttention boundaries And then something happened. The superhighway became a supermarket. Everything is for sale now. The cost is not just money. It can be your emotional energy, your time, your relationships, your sanity, your regulation, and your ability to…
If you’ve ever tried to “do the right thing” when it comes to supplements, you’ve probably had that moment where nothing seems to add up. One article says vitamin D is essential for everything from immunity to longevity, while another claims it makes little difference. Omega-3s are praised one day and questioned the next. Multivitamins are either positioned as foundational or completely unnecessary. At a certain point, it stops feeling like clarity and starts feeling like noise. So we went straight to the source. We asked Dr. Shilpa Raut, Vice President of Research and Development at Cymbiotika, to break down…
The NFL humbles everyone at some point, and for Cooper DeJean, that moment came early. It wasn’t because he wasn’t ready, but because the league forces you to adjust fast—mentally as much as physically. Every player is elite, and the margin between standing out and getting exposed is razor thin. That’s part of what made his recent partnership with Optimum Nutrition works through his offseason, the focus isn’t just on training harder, but building a routine that supports performance, recovery, and consistency over the long haul. “I just remember early in my career, being kind of starstruck with some of…
These exercises are a stellar test of real-world strength and fitness. Let’s be honest: If you’re a workout enthusiast, you may wonder how you compare to other gym-goers when it comes to strength. It’s totally understandable to be curious—and actually good for you to know. Muscle strength—especially as you age—is essential, considering you naturally lose muscle each year after 30. Adding the right exercises to your routine is a must. We’re here to tell you that you no longer have to guess how strong you are. Marwa Ahmed, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer & Running Coach, CEO of The BodyMind Coach, Toronto,…
A stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes are spring-allergy cornerstones—but they’re not the only symptoms that herald a pollen influx for some people. You might not immediately suspect a pulsing headache is due to allergies, but experts say it’s a common occurrence.In fact, the same immune response that fills your nose with snot or leaves you sneezing up a storm can make your head throb. That’s especially true “if you have multiple seasonal allergies, for instance to grass and tree pollen; live near farms; or spend a lot of time outside during allergy season, being bombarded by pollen,” Beth Oller,…
Dropsets have been around forever, and there’s a reason they never really disappeared from serious training programs. They’re simple, they’re brutal when you want them to be, and they give you a clear way to squeeze more work out of a muscle after the heavy lifting is done. Anyone who has stripped plates off a barbell or moved down the dumbbell rack knows exactly how fast a normal set can turn into a much harder challenge than expected. Most lifters still think of dropsets as a bodybuilding finisher. You hit your main work, chase the pump at the end, and…