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Can you pass these 4 balance checks after 60? Here’s what to look for. Balance plays a big role in how confident and capable you feel as you move through your day. After 60, it starts to reflect more than just strength. It shows how well your body can control position, adjust to changes, and stay steady when your weight shifts. You’ll notice it when you step onto uneven ground, reach for something just outside your base, or change direction without thinking twice. From a coaching perspective, the people who move well share a few common traits. They can control…
Perfectionism can look like ambition, discipline, and drive. It can also feel like living under a never-ending report card, where every project, grade, performance review, relationship moment, and even appearance is scored, judged, and never quite enough. PerfectionismHigh standardsSelf-criticismHealthy striving Key insight: Perfectionism is not simply caring a lot. It is often a strategy for staying safe from criticism, rejection, shame, or the fear of falling short. Psychology writers often describe perfectionism as a trait that can be motivating in healthy doses, yet deeply distressing when it becomes rigid and fear-driven. The goal is not to stop having standards. The…
Lori Bregman, a celebrity go-to doula, shares what actually matters when it comes to supporting yourself through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’ve been working in the birth world for 26 years and have supported around 1,600 births in person, as well as coached thousands of mothers and parents to be around the world through my virtual doula and coaching programs. My philosophy is simple: there is no right or wrong way to do birth, pregnancy, or motherhood. No two people are the same, and what works beautifully for one may not work for another. I work very closely with my…
There’s a moment in every dominant champion’s career when the conversation shifts. The wins pile up, the belt defenses stack, and the narrative hardens into something static. That time hasn’t come for Valentina Shevchenko. Not because the UFC women’s flyweight champion hasn’t earned it. But because she refuses to live there. After decades in marital arts, world titles that stretch back to the early 2000s, and a resume that spans generations of fighters, Shevchenko, coming off her November victory over Weili Zhang and now gearing up for a potential title defense against Natalia Silva, still talks like a fighter chasing…
How long can you hold a bridge after 55? Here is the elite benchmark. The glute bridge is one of the most fundamental exercises you can do. It shows up early in training for a reason. You’re learning how to drive through your hips, use your glutes, and support your spine in a simple, controlled position. It’s basic, but it covers a lot. When it’s done well, it lays a foundation that carries over to almost every lower-body movement. From a coaching standpoint, I come back to the bridge all the time. It’s one of the quickest ways to see…
The first time Caroline went on Wegovy, it wasn’t a secret: She told her boyfriend, mother, and close friends. Over the course of six months, they watched as she shed 30 pounds, going from 130 back to what she calls her “healthy original weight” of 100 pounds. Even still, her loved ones worried about the extent of her weight loss and didn’t want her to lose even more.“I had tried every way under the sun to lose weight,” Caroline tells SELF. The 34-year-old, who lives in Montreal, asked to use only her first name to protect her privacy. “I was…
What originally began as a joke between two comedians has unexpectedly evolved into one of the most unique fitness-centered community events in entertainment. According to Tom Segura, part of what made the 2 Bears 5K resonate with fans so quickly was the sheer absurdity of the idea itself. At the time, neither Segura nor longtime podcast co-host Bert Kreischer was exactly known for being an elite athlete, which made the entire concept feel more approachable for everyday people who may have never considered participating in a race before. “Probably that two middle-aged fat guys known for not being fit decided…
How many push-ups can you do? Here’s what your number means after 55. “Being in shape” gets thrown around a lot, but it doesn’t really come down to a single number or one test. It shows up in how you move, how you recover, and how your body handles effort day to day. You feel it when you can get through a workout and still have something left, when your joints cooperate, and when basic movements don’t take extra thought. That said, there are a few markers that give you a solid read on where you stand. Strength, endurance, and…
These simple foods help burn belly fat fast according to a top dietitian. Are you trying to blast belly fat? Trimming down your waistline typically involves a combination of factors, primarily diet and exercise. When it comes to food, some are better than others for fat burning, says Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, also known as The Diet Diva. The Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies recently revealed to us her go-to foods for fat loss. Here are 7 everyday foods that shrink hanging belly fat fast. Avocados Shutterstock What is the first…
Imposter syndrome can feel like standing outside a life that should belong to you, sensing that the version others see is only a careful performance. For some people, that feeling is not just doubt before a big moment. It is a quiet, persistent question about whether the self they show the world is the whole truth. Imposter syndromeInner criticAuthentic selfTherapy support The Door That Was Always Yours The writer Franz Kafka told a story about a man who waits his whole life in front of a door. At the very end of his life, he is told that this door…