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These simple moves strengthen your arms so you can perform daily tasks with ease. After 65, weight training helps fight muscle loss, increase bone density, and improve balance. It’s an excellent way to ensure your arms are strong so you can maintain an independent, active life. Regular strength training is key for completing simple actions that many take for granted, like pushing yourself up out of a chair, carrying a laundry basket, and even pulling a gallon of milk out of the fridge. They all require arm strength. But what if weight training isn’t your thing? We have just the…
Habits and behaviors are the actions that create the building blocks of our lives. Sometimes those habits and behaviors align with our desires and values, shaping healthy routines that make our lives more enjoyable.Other times, we have habits or behaviors that keep us stuck in cycles that don’t feel so good.Unfortunately, it can be really tricky to change a behavior or habit—especially if it’s deeply ingrained in the fabric of our lives.Ease and familiarity tend to win over things that are new and challenging.Plus, we tend to prefer change that is radical and immediate over change that is slow, steady,…
When aspiring bodybuilders think of ways to build bigger quads, they often skip straight to obvious exercises like the leg press or squat variations but a recent Instagram post by IFBB Pro and 2025 EVLS Prague Pro winner Martin Fitzwater has shed light on his approach to making massive quad gains. “Wanna know a secret?” teased the man they call “The Martian,” in a post for his 328K IG followers. “Adductors aren’t just for girls, if you want big legs, you’re gonna have to swallow the ego and the not so fun exercise.” Giving your adductors some love is important.…
Firm “bat wings” fast, try these 5 CSCS-approved bodyweight moves for 21 days. Loose upper arm skin and softness often appear earlier after 40, especially when daily activity declines and muscle stimulation becomes inconsistent. The triceps play a huge role in arm shape, and they respond best to frequent, well-executed tension rather than occasional high-effort workouts. When you train them with intention, you create the firmness and support that gives your arms a tighter look. Bodyweight training works exceptionally well for this goal because it allows you to practice quality reps more often. You can control tempo, dial in joint…
David Bowie didn’t just change costumes, sounds, or personas. He changed when he showed up. That distinction matters. Plenty of artists reinvent themselves. Fewer understand timing—when to arrive, when to linger, when to disappear, and when not to come back at all. Bowie wasn’t merely ahead of his time. He was in conversation with it. And that conversation ran through everything he made. Time as a Medium, Not a Constraint From the beginning, Bowie treated time less like a clock to obey and more like a material to shape. Early Bowie was obsessed with futures—outer space, alternate selves, projected identities.…
By now, enough has been written about Bill Dobbins’ passing to firmly establish that our community has lost a legend. And we did. I’ve had a few different kinds of relationships with Bill over the decades, some contentious. That can happen when women have any influence at all on any particular situation. At the time, I was in the girls’ corner, which can sometimes—ultimately, as it did in this case—prove unfortunate. Over the years, things cooled, and one night in Columbus, at the Arnold, long after said females were out of the picture, Bill came up to me and said,…
Hate squats? Build stronger legs after 60 with 5 joint-friendly moves from CSCS Jarrod Nobbe. Squats are known for building strong legs, but that doesn’t mean they work for everyone. Maybe you’ve never loved them. Perhaps your knees, hips, or lower back no longer tolerate the movement. Or perhaps you want options that still build serious strength without forcing your body into a pattern that feels off. The truth is, squats are effective, but they’re not mandatory. After 60, leg strength still hinges on simple yet effective training. Compound exercises remain the foundation because they train multiple joints and muscle…
Before Summer Fridays became a skincare staple, it started the same way many good things do with listening, curiosity, and real connection. Co founders Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland came from the early influencer days, back when building community meant answering DMs, paying attention to what people were actually confused about, and noticing what made someone feel good using a product. That mindset became the foundation of Summer Fridays and still guides everything they create. In this Living Well conversation, Marianna and Lauren open up about building a brand alongside a friendship, why Jet Lag Mask struck a chord, and…
As more and more people get to grips with working their glutes, popular exercise like the hip thrust and cable kickbacks are becoming common practice. But if you want to maximize those glute gains, firing up this muscle with a challenging toe tap drill could make all the difference. Fortunately, for those who want to master this move, the Boston Barbell fitness center recently demonstrated the drill with bodybuilder and certified personal trainer, Aliza Berquist. Building lean mass requires you to activate and then exhaust the muscle towards a state of hypotrophy, and this move does just that, explained the…
Lifting weights isn’t the only way to tighten and firm your arms. If your goal is to shape up for spring, it’s time to get started. One of the areas of focus is typically the upper arms. Nothing kills the swimsuit look better than arms that jiggle—and we’re here to help. Your first thought may be to start lifting weights. We’re big fans of strength training, but working with weights isn’t the only way to reach your goal. We asked Dana McSpadden, owner at High Definition Wellness Co. who has years of hands-on coaching experience under her belt, for the…