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Want a peach-emoji-level booty? Building muscle in your glutes is what will give your butt a lifted appearance, meaning strength training is going to be your booty’s new best friend. (There are tons of health and fitness benefits of strength training, BTW.) Tightening your tush through a booty workout is not just about aesthetics. A strong butt actually has a ton of health and performance benefits — yet another reason to try every exercise for lifting buttocks you can. Add these best booty workout moves to your weekly routine and you’ll see results in no time. How it works: Three…

This week, YouTube unveiled a powerful lineup of AI tools designed to help creators and marketers transform raw recordings and content ideas into polished Shorts, globally accessible clips and optimized campaigns.  Over half of global marketers now depend on YouTube  With over 2.5 billion users logging in each month, YouTube has become a central hub for online search, content discovery and powerful marketing impact. For businesses, that means unmatched visibility and flexibility: whether you’re chasing viral reach with Shorts or telling a deeper story through long-form podcasts, YouTube gives you direct access to a global audience at a scale few…

“3 sets of 10 repetitions” is arguably the most common set/rep range recommendation for how to build size. In fact, many programs apply this recommendation to every single exercise in the routine. The origin of this recommendation isn’t too hard to trace. To this day, most personal training textbooks clearly outline rep ranges for strength vs size vs muscle endurance. For strength, stick to sets of 3-5 reps. If you bump that to 8-12, you’re in the muscle-building rep range. Go beyond that – say above 15 reps – and you’ll mostly be targeting muscle endurance improvements. That consensus has…

Leading a sedentary life can absolutely wreck your body and overall health. In fact, research shows sedentary habits can increase all-cause mortality, cancer risk, CVD mortality, and chances of developing metabolic disorders. That said, there are certain exercises that can be just as harmful after you hit 40—and they should be avoided at all costs. As you age, your workout routine should be tweaked according to your body’s current needs. For instance, high-impact activities may be more challenging for older athletes, as reaction time naturally decreases with age, says Dr. Milica McDowell, doctor of PT, exercise physiologist, and VP of…

On days when everything just sucks (work’s stressful, you’re completely unmotivated, the vibes are just off), your inclination might be to distract yourself with something overly cheery and lighthearted. Sometimes, though, the best thing you can do is lean into your feelings for a cathartic release.According to Anat Joseph, LCSW, a therapist based in New York and New Jersey, a good cry is a great way to wring out bottled-up frustration, despair, and sadness—and a devastating film can make that happen naturally. “Movies, in particular, can be a gentle outlet to feel what we’ve been avoiding,” Joseph tells SELF, whether…

Raise your hand if you’re a woman who has a playlist of songs that makes your body want to move, but you feel like you can’t. If you’ve been searching for a workout that’s actually fun and not just a chore—or if you’ve been craving a way to connect with your inner child and let loose—then you’re in the right place.A lot of us get stuck in the same old gym routines, pushing through boring cardio sessions just because we think we “should.” We end up feeling disconnected, uninspired, and frankly, a little resentful of our workouts. But what if…

Hadi Choopan is gearing up for this seventh Mr Olympia final and is hoping to replicate the success that he had in 2022, when the Iranian powerhouse took first place. And, if his recent deadlifting exploits are anything to go by, Choopan will prove to be strong competition in a stacked field. Hadi Choopan came a narrow second at the 2024 Mr Olympia event, losing out to “The Nigerian Lion” Samson Dauda. Still, last year wasn’t without success. Not only did the “Persian Wolf” win the Arnold Classic stateside, but he also took victory in the Arnold Classic U.K, too.…

Core strength is an excellent indicator of fitness age because it reveals how well your body supports itself throughout everyday movement. After all, the core provides stability to the lower back, pelvis, and spine, promoting proper posture and decreasing strain. So, we’ve rounded up five essential core strength tests that show your real fitness age. “People with good core strength often have better balance and coordination, which are key for staying independent as you get older,” says Denise Chakoian, Rhode Island certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle and Fitness LaGree. “Weakness in this area shows up quickly in…

Research from the American Psychological Association demonstrates that couples who practice healthy communication in relationships experience greater relationship satisfaction and are more likely to maintain long-term partnerships. The goal isn’t to eliminate disagreements but to create a safe emotional space where both partners feel heard, valued, and understood.Contrary to popular belief, healthy communication in relationships actually includes constructive conflict. Studies show that couples who never argue may lack authentic intimacy, as one partner likely isn’t expressing their true needs and feelings. The key lies in how you address disagreements, whether they become destructive battles or opportunities for deeper understanding.Relationship researcher…

This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, and Patrick Rhone and I dive into the idea of connection—what it means, how it shows up in unexpected ways, and why it’s such a powerful force in our lives. From sports teams and fandoms to faith, empathy, and even the role AI can play in everyday decisions, we explore how connection shapes the way we live, work, and relate to the world. As always, the conversation is a mix of personal stories, practical reflections, and thoughtful insights. It’s one of those talks that started in one place (football fandom, of…