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Four standing moves to address belly pooch and build lean muscle after 60. Belly pooch is the phrase people usually use for the softer area around the lower stomach. The real target is body composition, core support, and daily movement. After 60, that area can feel more noticeable when the muscle needs more attention, steps drop, and calories start creeping above what your body uses. The most effective plan gives your body more reasons to burn energy, build lean muscle, and move often. Gym classes can be motivating, but home-friendly standing exercises are easier to repeat and control. You can…
Welcome to Asking for a Friend, a weekly series dedicated to solving the messy, awkward, and confusing parts of modern friendship. Because truth is, our platonic relationships are often the most complicated. Send us your friendship dilemmas here, and we might feature one in a future column.Most friendships will never be truly 50/50, but at the very least they run on an unspoken agreement: both people show up, reach out, and add some fuel to the tank that keeps the engine going. If that balance consistently feels off—not just once or twice, but over the course of weeks or months—it’s…
Most people think they know how to hip-hinge until something goes wrong. Pulling a Sumo deadlift with a rounded back isn’t something I’d recommend, because I did it one too many times. There’s a big difference between bending and hinging. The hip hinge is the foundation for deadlift variations, kettlebell swings, cleans, and broad jumps. It’s also a movement you use when picking up groceries, unloading luggage, or picking up something off the floor. But the trouble starts when people don’t know the difference between hinging and bending. Instead of loading the hips and hamstrings, they bend their lower back…
Melt unwanted belly fat with these classic moves for your abs. As most people age, they love to see certain things grow. You know, like their retirement account, free time to spend with friends and loved ones, and their family. Unfortunately, your belly quite possibly thinks it’s on that list, too. Between hormonal changes, muscle loss, and potentially less physical activity, this area of the body tends to put on extra weight. We spoke with Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness, Board-Certified Wellness Coach, and Nervous System Specialist, who has almost two decades of experience in the wellness…
Remember gym class or playing outside at recess? (No, not the awkward rope-climbing part or when you fell and scraped your knees)… the part where you were just running around, laughing, playing games, and completely forgetting you were even exercising? That feeling didn’t expire when you turned 18. But somewhere along the way, most of us got the message that real fitness had to be serious. Structured. Optimized. And that’s the exact part where a lot of us checked out.If your current relationship with movement feels more like an obligation than something you actually enjoy, this is for you. Because…
June 10, 2026, was a solemn date for the world of bodybuilding, as it marked 25 years since the passing of the legendary Mike Mentzer—the former Mr. Universe who influenced many athletes and fans with his philosophical approach to pumping iron. To pay tribute to his friend, the six-time Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates took to Instagram to share the way in which Mike Mentzer would inspire fellow bodybuilders to gain maximum results. And, as he explained, Mentzer’s approach lives on today. “I’d seen Mike’s training stuff long before I ever met him and I was impressed,” reflected Dorian Yates in…
Five exercise habits to rebuild strength and reshape your body after 55. Transformation after 55 starts with habits that make your body feel more capable week after week. Strength shows up when stairs feel smoother. Energy shows up when daily movement becomes easier to repeat. Confidence shows up when your workouts feel like something you can build on, not something you have to restart. The best exercise habits create rhythm. They give strength, mobility, conditioning, and recovery a regular place in your week. Over time, that rhythm helps you build lean muscle, improve posture, move with more control, and support…
Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. If you grew up during the Victoria’s Secret Love Spell era, the return of body mists probably wasn’t on your 2026 bingo card. There was a time when body spray was practically a personality trait. If you weren’t carrying a bottle of Love Spell, Warm & Cozy, or Japanese Cherry Blossom in your bag, were you even participating? We sprayed them before school, after gym class, before the movies, and probably…
Reality star Dylan Efron does his best to stay in great shape so that when nature calls—quite literally—he is ready to go. “I like to play sports,” Efron says to Muscle & Fitness exclusively. “There’s a tennis court outside my hotel just now, and I went out there and was trying to hit balls. I play beach volleyball and soccer, and I try to just play as many sports as I can to stay loose and then go work out as much as I can. I just want to be ready for when those opportunities come because like that rock…
As women, we can handle a lot, especially when you consider that many of us only experience a few days (during menstruation) of a flat hormonal state. While hormonal fluctuations aren’t exactly a bad thing—they’re actually necessary for your cycle—they can lead to imbalances that wreak havoc on our bodies and minds, resulting in common PMS symptoms like bloating, cramping, mood swings, and more. These menstrual woes are often addressed with over-the-counter medications that act as a temporary bandage to relieve the discomfort. But there are also ways to target and reduce symptoms through diet, particularly with the help of…