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Wake up stiff? Do this before you stretch. Most people reach for a stretch the moment they roll out of bed, feeling stiff. It seems like the obvious fix, and it’s what many of us have done for years. But it might actually be the wrong move, especially after 60. What I recommend instead is something called an osteoarticular warm-up, a short routine you can do right next to your bed, no equipment needed, that gets your joints moving before your muscles are asked to lengthen. Do this for five minutes tomorrow morning, and you’ll feel the difference immediately. Why…
From the outside, our relationship looked the way it had for 24 years: solid.After our first surrogacy experience ended in stillbirth, our friends were convinced we’d be fine because we were the “most together couple” they knew. I wasn’t so sure. For months, it had felt like my husband Ethan and I were two bodies fumbling to find each other in the dark. At home, our orbits rarely intersected. My eyes barely landed on Ethan. Once, he didn’t realize I was right behind him and he closed the door on me.It felt like we were suspended in the quiet between…
On Episode 283 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis “The Menace” James, Milos Sarcev, and Jose Raymond took an early look at those that have already qualified for the 2026 Mr Olympia event in Las Vegas, and while Martin Fitzwater is slated to hit the stage, The Menace felt that he should sit this one out. Fitzwater had a solid 2025 season, finding fifth place at the Olympia and then winning the EVLS Prague Pro for a second straight year, but 2026 has been more physically and mentally challenging. At this year’s Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, the man they…
Walk your way to stronger abs by adding these moves to your next cardio session. Your abdominal muscles have an important job. They keep you balanced and stable while protecting your spine. Your abs, lower back, and pelvis are vital in strengthening your core. They make it possible for you to lift, walk, bend, and perform activities every day with ease. Now that you know just how critical abdominal strength is, let’s learn how you can maintain it. To get started, we spoke with Coach Amanda Grimm, a qualified Personal Trainer, Running Coach, and Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist who…
Not everything ends during a full moon. Some things become undeniable. The recent full moon in Scorpio is less about what happened in the moment and more about what’s lingering now—what feels unresolved, what feels heavier than usual, what’s quietly asking to be released. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation, and traditionally by Mars, which governs action and instinct. Together, they create a tension between control and surrender—between what you want to hold onto and what you know you need to release. This is where the real work begins. Aries Let go of control disguised as urgency.…
Lieutenant General Chris Mohan serves as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC). He officially assumed this role on November 20, 2025, having previously served as the command’s Deputy Commanding General and acting commander Chief. Mohan recalls when he first joined the Army, with one of his first memories being a time he was peeling potatoes. “I remember those moments and I was like, ‘Holy crap, I am really in the Army now because I am here peeling potatoes.’” Mohan has been around Army food throughout his nearly 40-year career, which has included many assignments, destinations, and…
Shed “turkey wing” arm fat by adding these gentle moves to your upper-body workouts. Underarm fat—also known as “bat wings” or “turkey wings”—can be quite frustrating to deal with. This excess flab occurs due to muscle loss, body composition changes, reduced skin elasticity, aging, or significant weight loss. If you’re ready to strengthen and tone your underarms, there’s no better time than the present—and we have a solid game plan for you. We spoke with Terry Tateossian, Founder, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach, Trainer, and Nutritionist for Women 40+ at THOR – The House of Rose, who has completed a variety…
3. You only ever talk or meet if you initiate.“Life, of course, can get busy, and a temporary imbalance is normal,” Dr. Ferrari says. But when you’re truly in the crew, your absence will be missed or, at the very least, acknowledged. Someone will notice: “Wait, where have you been?” “I haven’t seen you in forever.” “We never see you anymore.” “Let’s catch up.”There’s usually, in other words, a small moment of recognition—an indication that you exist in their shared awareness when you’re not physically present, which is why when you don’t get any of those little check-ins, it’s disorienting.…
Chris Bumstead has kept himself quite busy during his retirement. Since the six-time Classic Physique Mr. Olympia titleholder called it a career in 2024, he’s gone on to capture even more personal milestones. He married his longtime partner, Courtney; welcomed a second child, Blake Jane; and has remained consistently active on social media, where he shares his routines for performance-focused fitness, as well as inspiring messages for his followers. But that’s not all he’s been up to. For the last several months, the Canadian bodybuilding legend has secretly been working on a new project guaranteed to blow up the fitness…
Building and maintaining core strength is critical in this stage of life. You can certainly wake up and simply lay in bed for the next half-hour or so and chill before starting your day. Or, you can squeeze in a little workout—without leaving your bed. The latter plan consists of five bed exercises we learned from Dr. Dustin DebRoy, Manager, Chiropractic Education and Relations at The Joint Chiropractic, and is sure to make you feel productive. This routine can also help rebuild your core strength faster than planks after 55. You’ll absolutely be doing yourself a solid, because core strength…