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Katie Austin is a certified fitness trainer and multi-time Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, but the passionate community she has built with her social media and app fans is not just about keeping her followers active — but her too. In an exclusive chat, Austin tells M&F that life after college sports can be a challenging time, but that doesn’t mean you should stop challenging yourself. “My dad was a professional tennis player and my mom had her own television show,” explains Austin of her busy upbringing. Indeed, with her mother, fitness icon Denise Austin, motivating the masses for decades, and…
In the age of six-pack abs, gym reels, and fitness apps, men are increasingly drawn to a wide array of fat-burning products that promise rapid weight loss and a leaner physique. From social media ads to gym locker room conversations, fat-burning supplements for men have become a popular yet controversial topic. With the market saturated with powders, pills, and promises, the lines between fact and fiction have blurred. Many men find themselves chasing quick fixes. Fat burners, often portrayed as miracle pills, claim to melt fat with minimal effort. The truth, however, is far more complex. Some supplements might support…
Real talk: Mark Wahlberg provides endless inspiration for athletes and gym-goers who want to build buff bods. The Ted star’s fitness-minded lifestyle is no joke. Mark gave fans a brief overview of his daily regimen on Instagram, which includes waking up in the wee hours of the morning (2:30 a.m.), having a nutritious breakfast at 3:15 a.m., working out from 3:40 to 5:15 a.m., consuming a post-workout meal at 5:30 a.m., showering at 6:00 a.m., playing golf at 7:30 a.m. … and the list goes on. The celeb basically has a jam-packed day all before 7:30—when many of us are…
When the temps heat up, there’s nothing better than a refreshing swim to cool off—but if the water you’re wading in isn’t exactly up to snuff, the experience can turn way less chill. And earlier this week, the top public health official in the US reminded us all of that.Over the weekend, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, went viral for taking a dip in Rock Creek, a notoriously sewage-saturated channel that runs through Washington, DC’s Dumbarton Oaks Park. In a Mother’s Day post on the social media platform X (formerly…
Real talk: Guy Fieri is the king of Food Network. The celeb chef delivers fan-favorite shows like Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games. He also shares many unique, mouthwatering dishes we’d all love to try. More recently, fans noticed that Guy lost weight—a total of 30 pounds, to be exact, leaving many curious as to how the chef accomplished such an impressive weight-loss milestone. Guy did five key things to shed 30 pounds, including practicing moderation, portion control, and performing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. Here’s exactly how Guy Fieri lost weight. He Does HIIT and Rucking Copyright…
Becoming a mother is often described as a miracle—and it is.But there’s a part of the miracle of motherhood that many women are not truly prepared for—the part where you wake up one day, look in the mirror, and wonder “who is this person?”It’s starts subtle enough. Your priorities have shifted. You don’t have the time for things you used to do. A comment from someone you know about how you’ve changed. A social media post about another mom “bouncing back” after baby.But it all brings to the surface something that feels like an impossible task—trying to go back to…
Choosing the right footwear can make all the difference when you walk everywhere like I do. After walking 15,000 steps in sandals recently in one day, I’ve come to realize that you can’t beat a plush and supportive pair of sneakers. They’re a practical choice for a reason, which is why I plan to stick to them so I can stay free of blisters and cuts. That said, I’m searching for new comfy kicks that won’t wreak havoc on my feet, which is how I came across the $34 Lamincoa Walking Shoes at Amazon. Lamincoa Walking Shoes Amazon These casual…
It feels like there is an unwritten rule that you have to do most of your training during the week. In reality, family or work commitments (or both) could mean it’s not the right fit for your life. Take our client, Joshua. Burning the candle on both ends, he was exhausted during the work week and struggling to find time to workout. “The problem I’m having is working out during the work week. It’s either before or after work. It’s tough to solve. I’m tired on both ends of the work shift. I have a far drive to the office…
Perhaps the biggest story coming out of the history making 2025 Pittsburgh Pro was the reemergence of “The Mutant” Nick Walker, who took eventual winner Derek Lunsford to the limit over the weekend. But, while Walker is yet to punch his ticket to the 2025 Olympia, Lunsford’s victory gives him great momentum as he looks to regain the title of Mr ‘O’ from Samson Dauda in October. Thankfully, bodybuilding fans got to see both men on stage as they exchanged their predictions on what is to come, and why they think they will be victorious in Sin City. While the…
We don’t typically think of brownies as a high-fiber, healthy treat that can reduce bloating—usually, it’s quite the opposite. However, with a few superfood ingredients (and some slight adjustments to a classic brownie recipe), you can indulge your sweet tooth and reduce bloating all in one bite. With the help of cacao and sweet potatoes’ anti-inflammatory properties, fiber content, and potassium levels, a brownie recipe with these two superfoods—plus the use of peanut butter for protein and maple syrup as a sweetener—can actually support gut health and leave you feeling more satisfied and less bloated. Ahead, we break down the…