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The ALO brand is best known for its cult-favorite crewneck pullovers, cozy sweatpants, sculpting workout leggings, and coordinating sets. As a devoted ALO fan and avid shopper, I was incredibly keen to test out its popular unisex running sneaker, which retails for $185. Plus, I happen to be a total sucker for a clean white set of kicks—especially at the start of a brand new season. They’re fresh, match every activewear fit in my wardrobe, and make fitness time feel a little extra special. According to its product description, the ALO Runner is true to size, provides heel support and…

I was in the middle of helping my mom out of her hospital bed to the bathroom when my son called and couldn’t find his cleats. Both of these tasks would have been manageable, except for the fact that my work email inbox had just passed 100 “unread” messages again. Each was occupying space in the back of my mind, and the word “drowning” kept flashing in front of my eyes, like a warning on a bomb that was about to explode. But the emergent and exhausting situation I found myself in, taking care of both the older and younger…

Your daily schedule may look like it’s completely full, but trust us: You still have time to move some weight. All it takes is 15 minutes and a set of dumbbells. Dumbbell complexes can help you toss out the office window any “no time to train” excuses you still may be latching onto. No racks, no machines, no wasted time— one pair of dumbbells, five moves, and a clock to keep you accountable. This 15-minute Every Minute On the Minute (EMOM) workout rotates through five dumbbell exercises, doing six reps of each at the start of every minute. The exercises…

A strong core demonstrates stability, balance, and control over your body. At 50, your ability to hold challenging positions says a lot more about your health than how many sit-ups you can crank out. These positions aren’t flashy, but they test deep levels of strength and control that directly connect to how you move in daily life. Think of your “biological age” as how young your body performs compared to your actual birthday age. If your muscles, joints, and nervous system still respond with the sharpness of someone younger, your biological age is lower. The opposite is also true—struggle with…

An uncomfortable pair of pants can easily ruin your day. As someone who sits all day for work, there’s no worse nightmare than a pair that’s too stiff or unbearably tight, making it impossible to focus. While sweatpants and leggings are a comfortable solution, they aren’t appropriate for the office or formal settings. In my search for a more professional yet functional look, I stumbled on the Ewedoos Wide-Leg Work Pants. This flattering piece offers long-lasting comfort yet looks put together — and better yet, it’s on sale starting at $20 at Amazon.  Ewedoos Wide-Leg Work Pants Amazon The stylish…

Workplace stress therapy has become essential for millions of professionals struggling with overwhelming job demands, impossible deadlines, and the constant pressure to perform. If you’re feeling exhausted, burned out, or stressed by your never-ending to-do list, you’re not alone in this experience. This mounting workplace stress has reached crisis levels, with research from Harvard Business School showing that job insecurity increases the odds of reporting poor health by about 50%, while high job demands raise the odds of physician-diagnosed illness by 35%. The American Institute of Stress reports that job stress costs the US industry $300 billion annually in losses.…

Your nutritional needs change as you age, especially if you are trying to lose weight. You probably already know what to avoid: Sugar, processed foods, and anything fried. But what should you eat instead? We asked Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, what foods people should eat after 50. “Foods that support muscle, bone, and heart health — the pillars of fitness after 50,” she responded. Here are the 7 best foods to eat for a fitter body after 50. Fatty Fish Shutterstock Salmon and other…

We live in a world that celebrates exhaustion. We brag about being busy, wear sleep deprivation like a badge of honor, and even turn mindfulness into another productivity hack. Yet when we finally collapse on the couch at the end of the day, the things we call “relaxing”—scrolling, streaming, sipping—rarely leave us feeling restored. They’re distractions, not renewal. In truth, even the rushing itself can be a distraction, keeping us from noticing what lies underneath.What if slowing down could actually refill your tank in a way that lasts? What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn, but something you…

Building a strong core isn’t just about sculpting six-pack abs that you can flaunt at the beach, it’s the foundation for nearly every movement your body makes. Your core helps stabilize your spine, improve posture, and prevent injury during workouts and daily activities. And after 45, maintaining core strength becomes even more essential. That’s because muscle mass naturally declines with age, which, according to research, suggests that the deep stabilizing core muscles holding your body upright (like your transverse abdominis and multifidus) are often among the first to weaken if they’re not trained consistently. So, how do you go about…

Even though warming up before a workout can sometimes feel like a chore if you’re raring to jump right in, you’ve probably heard its virtues extolled ad nauseam: Proper warm-ups can boost your flexibility, guard against injury, and even prep your muscles to push it to the limit.Yep, taking the time to slot one in before your workout can make your actual session more effective—and new research in the Journal of Sport and Health Sciences bears this out. Published in August, the review analyzed 33 studies and concluded that warm-ups that raise muscle temp “significantly” enhance not only the speed…