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Many people dismiss planks as too dull or too easy. With other effective core exercises to choose from, planks often get thrown in the gym trash. Besides increasing the amount of time you hold it, it’s hard to make progress without tying yourself up in knots. To progressively overload a plank, you need a way to measure and improve it without turning every front plank into a world-record attempt. A simple trick to increase the intensity is to add load. That’s right, add weight. Your core is just like any other muscle; to get stronger, it needs resistance. When you…

A veteran trainer reveals why short workouts outperform long gym sessions after 60 After 35 years as a personal trainer — the last 20 spent training other PTs through TRAINFITNESS — the single biggest frustration I hear from clients over 60 is this: “I’m doing everything right, but I’m not building any muscle.” The truth is, most traditional gym programmes aren’t designed for bodies over 60, and that’s why they fail. But there’s a smarter approach: a focused 7-minute dumbbell routine that delivers real muscle-building stimulus without destroying your recovery. These four exercises can help you rebuild functional strength without…

Inverted nipples face inward rather than outward. Though usually harmless, it’s best to check with a healthcare professional to get shy nips the all-clear.Nipples come in all shapes, including inverted ones. If yours are more like innies than outies, you’re not alone! Inverted nipples, also known as retracted or invaginated, are common and usually harmless.Nipples can range from popping out when stimulated to constantly staying retracted. While usually harmless, knowing the causes and potential treatments is wise, especially if there’s discomfort. Keep reading to learn more!Inverted nipples mean your chest cherries retract inward instead of protruding outward. They can be…

They found a large mass in my brain. That was the text message my husband, Steven, sent from the hospital. I kept rereading it, hoping I got it wrong, but I hadn’t. For weeks he had been complaining of feeling dizzy, and said it was getting worse. He’d also lost hearing in one ear. He had mentioned that he would go to the emergency room if the dizziness hadn’t improved by morning. This wasn’t the first (or second or third) time he went to the hospital due to dizziness, so I wasn’t expecting much to come of it.Each time he…

On Episode 276 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James was joined by Jose Raymond and Milos Sarcev to dissect all the details from the 2026 Arnold and, during the show, James questioned Sam Sulek’s suitability for the Classic Physique division. Sulek made his Pro debut this year, in the Classic Physique category in Columbus, OH, and earned a respectable eighth place in his first outing, but the social media star didn’t impress Dennis James it seems. “I was a little surprised,” shared The Menace. “The guy that placed ninth. How did he get beat? I don’t know,”…

There’s a kind of exhaustion a lot of us are carrying that doesn’t look dramatic. You’re getting through your day. You’re answering the emails, returning the texts, keeping up. On the surface, you’re fine. But underneath, something feels overloaded. In her new book Finding Focus, behavioral scientist Dr. Zelana Montminy explores what constant distraction is doing to our minds and nervous systems. Her message isn’t about productivity. It’s about what happens when we’re always available and never fully at rest. When we asked her what she’s most passionate about helping people with right now, she didn’t hesitate: “Right now, I’m…

There’s a strange irony in women’s fitness. It may be the most complete division in the IFBB as far as strength, muscle, conditioning, choreography, stage presence, and athleticism go; it is the very embodiment of the fitness movement—and yet it has always lived just slightly in the shadows of its more muscular, less athletic cousins. Unlike all the other divisions—male and female—fitness demands you not only look the part, but also prove it in motion—extreme motion. It’s not enough to stand there, hit some poses, and be more impressive than the person next to you. No. You have to fly.…

A certified strength coach’s 8-minute trick that makes mornings feel like your strongest ones There’s something powerful about starting the day with movement. A short burst of exercise in the morning wakes up the muscles, boosts circulation, and helps the body feel energized before the day even gets rolling. After 55, these small routines can become one of the most effective ways to maintain strength and muscle tone without needing long workouts or complicated gym sessions. Over the years, coaching both athletes and everyday clients, I’ve noticed that mornings often create the best opportunity for consistent training. When people begin…

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John B. Johnson has always considered himself fit. He ran track in high school and played rugby at Kent State University. At 35, wanting to get in the best shape of his life, he trained for the 2023 Cleveland Marathon, racking up 70-plus miles per week. One morning, he noticed blood in his stool. “At first, I thought it was from eating beets, but it persisted,” he says. “I felt fine but knew I should get it checked out.” Johnson ran the race in 3:04, which qualified him for the Boston Marathon, then saw his doctor. “He initially thought the…