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Before Phillip Solomon ever picked up a dumbbell, he was flipping through the pages of the Muscle & Fitness magazine he’d occasionally pick up at an airport newsstand. At the time, he was a teenager struggling with his weight. He eventually developed an obsession with sculpting better triceps—long before he even knew the work it took to develop a set of arms like he sports today. So when we sat down for this interview, the irony wasn’t lost on Solomon. “This is the dream of the dream,” he tells me. “It was the only magazine I bought, every flight, every…

Good quality wine is more accessible and affordable than ever, especially in big box stores which offer premium wines without the associated price tag. Reds, whites, roses, sparkling options, and imported wines are all available at excellent price points, so no matter what your budget, you can get something truly impressive without breaking the bank. So which wines do people recommend? Here are six big box wines just as good as the high-end expensive bottles, shoppers say. Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut Costco The Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut is fantastic value for money (depending on where you are it will run…

If the phrase “diabetes-friendly dessert” makes you think of sad sugar-free cookies that taste like cardboard, we’ve got some good news: Times have changed!There isn’t one eating plan or diet approach to manage type 2 diabetes. That means if you want to find a way to make desserts—ones that actually taste good—part of your diet, there’s probably a way to swing it, Edwina Clark, MS, RD, tells SELF. This is especially true if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and make the sweets yourself. As a general rule, she recommends that people with diabetes enjoy treats with minimal added…

Running has long held the spotlight when it comes to fat loss, but it’s far from the most efficient method. High-intensity movements push your muscles harder, spike your heart rate faster, and drive post-workout fat burn for hours. These exercises activate more muscle groups at once, which means more metabolic demand and more results in less time. Each of these seven moves requires full-body power, precision, and purpose. You won’t coast through them the way you might with a steady jog, they demand explosive energy and total focus. But that’s what makes them effective. You’ll build lean muscle, boost endurance,…

Miss out on this year’s Memorial Day Weekend sales? Don’t stress—the Nordstrom half-yearly sale is on through June 1 with deals up to 60% off. It’s not quite on the same level as the retailer’s anniversary sale (watch for that later this summer), but, with markdowns on some of our favorite brands (hello, Nike, Spanx, Hoka, and New Balance), it’s definitely a worthy warmup. Shop our top picks from the sale below, including comfy sneakers, sleek activewear, and highly useful accessories.Best sneaker dealsNikeAir PegasusIf the coveted Nike V2K is sold out in your size, go for this retro sportstyle version…

If you’re looking for a healthy and satisfying, weight loss breakfast without all the sugar and carbs in most breakfasts, these Protein Pancakes with Pumpkin Banana Cream Syrup are the perfect choice, holiday season or not! They’re packed with 20 grams of protein (in just under 200 calories!) to keep you feeling full your cravings at bay and help prevent overeating later. But unlike most breakfasts that help you to lose body fat, these are so delicious you’ll want to eat the whole batch- and you can!- and for less than 400 calories! Plus, if you choose to, you’ll get…

Tired of the same old floor workouts? We totally get it, which is why we chatted with a fitness expert to learn the five best exercises to melt belly fat without ever lying down. Standing core moves force your body to gain stability through your legs, back, and hips. “That means you’re recruiting more muscle fibers (and torching more calories) every rep,” says Colin Morrow, ACE CPT, NASM CES, TRX, senior fitness manager and training specialist at The Edge Fitness Clubs. When you twist, lean, or lift from a standing position, you fire up your glutes, abs, obliques, quads, hamstrings,…

Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Caley Rose assumed that having positive self-esteem was an inherent quality she just didn’t have. “[I thought] that cool girl in French class just had that ‘it’ factor and that confidence, and I was just out of luck,” Rose says. Even worse, she was bullied in middle school, experiences that altered the way she saw herself for more than a decade. When Rose eventually became a Billboard-charting pop musician and singer-songwriter, her lack of self-confidence negatively impacted how she performed on stage and in social situations. After graduating from college, she was determined to…

Floyd Mayweather Jr continued the storied crossover between boxing and wrestling in 2008 when he mixed it up with WWE’s Paul “The Big Show” Wight in a captivating feud that once again proved the undefeated boxer’s pay-per-view pull, but while stories have circulated about Mayweather genuinely breaking Wight’s nose, the 50-0 fighter who won 15 boxing titles has seldom spoke about the incident. So, when M&F sat down with “Money” Mayweather recently, in order get his tips for aspiring athletes, we couldn’t resist revisiting that iconic moment to get some clarification more than fifteen years on. “Now, what’s crazy is;…

Going out to eat is not cheap, even fast food, and even when there are deals on offer. The fast-casual and fast-food sector in particular has been hit hard as customers refuse to spend money on food or an experience that simply isn’t worth the price anymore. Inflation, rising costs, tariff uncertainty, and many other factors are contributing to this climate—but not all chains are suffering. Texas Roadhouse and Chili’s are thriving in the current environment, while other restaurants are not faring as well. Here are seven chains customers say are no longer worth the money. Popeyes Chicken Shutterstock Many…