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There’s a reason why WWE’s promotional videos often come with the tagline, “Don’t Try This at Home,” but for fitness influencer Jesse James West, the reality of professional wrestling became very clear as Rhea Ripley made her mark on the muscular presenter. In what was supposed to be a “fun” social media collab, the social media star was joined by WWE’s first ever champion out of Australia, Rhea Ripley, and things got seriously physical. West, who boasts almost 10 million subscribers on YouTube, was brutally humbled when one of the greatest grapplers of all time not only chopped, but also…

Arms feeling softer after 55? These five home moves rebuild tricep strength. Arm jiggle often becomes more noticeable after 55 as muscle mass naturally declines and daily activity levels decrease. The back of the upper arms, where the triceps sit, tends to lose firmness first when strength training becomes less frequent. Many adults assume long gym workouts provide the only solution, but consistency matters far more than access to machines. In fact, simple home exercises often produce better results because they encourage regular practice without the travel time, crowds, or complicated equipment that can derail a routine. Firming the arms…

If you’ve spent any time on beauty TikTok, Instagram, or in the waiting room of a med spa lately, chances are you’ve heard someone mention XERF. The Korean born radiofrequency treatment has quickly become one of the most talked about procedures in aesthetics, generating buzz for its ability to lift, tighten, and stimulate collagen with little to no downtime. To learn more about what makes the treatment different, who it’s best suited for, and whether it lives up to the hype, we spoke with the founders of Skin Select in Los Angeles. Co founders Jinli Wu, PA-C and Tiffany Wang,…

Your squat feels strong, but it’s turning into a good morning. Your deadlift falls apart because you’re losing position, or your bentover row becomes a hybrid upright row-and-shrug because your lower back says no. Sound familiar? Many jump to the same conclusion: “My lower back is weak.” Sometimes that’s true, but more often the issue isn’t strength, and that’s where this conversation gets interesting. The lower back is one of the most misunderstood areas in strength training. Many people act as if the spine is too fragile to round or flex, or to tolerate fatigue. Others believe the answer is…

If you can do these four balance moves, a coach says you’re in good shape. Balance gives you a quiet but powerful look at how well your body works as a whole. After 60, it shows up every time you step off a curb, walk across grass, climb stairs, or shift your weight to reach for something. Strong balance comes from more than steady feet. Your hips, core, ankles, eyes, and nervous system all have to communicate quickly so your body can stay controlled. I’ve coached enough movement sessions to know balance usually shows itself in the small details first.…

Walk into any gym and you’ll find no shortage of machines promising to build a bigger back. Pulldowns with bars bent like modern sculpture, cable stations with enough attachments to outfit a commercial fishing boat, and chrome-plated contraptions allegedly engineered to isolate this fiber or that. They all have value. But nothing—and I mean nothing—recruits back fibers like a well-executed set of pull-ups. Why Pull-Ups Are Considered the Best Back Exercise Pull-ups can ultimately be performed weighted, with plates dangling from a dip belt like medieval armor, but even bodyweight pull-ups alone can produce dramatic gains in both back width…

By adding these moves to your weekly routine, you may see results in as little as four to six weeks. If you seek a workout that can help melt your belly pooch faster than Pilates after 60, we have just the routine for you. We spoke with Jacob Siwicki, founder and head coach of Siwicki Fitness, NCSF and AFAA certified, former top 1% globally ranked Equinox group fitness instructor (2019), Dartmouth economics graduate and former Dartmouth football player, fitness expert on FOX 5 DC, ranked #1 personal trainer in D.C. in 2021, who suggests five standing exercises that can help…

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. Somewhere along the way, clean living went from a handful of healthy habits to what can feel like an endless checklist. One expert tells you to filter your water. Another says to replace your cookware. Then there’s the conversation around air quality, plastics, fragrances, cleaning products, and ingredients you’ve never heard of before. While much of the information is valuable, trying to optimize every corner of your life can quickly become…

On Episode 288 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by Chris Cormier and Hadi Choopan’s newest coach, Milos Sarcev. During the show, the man they call ‘The Mind’ provided some insight into how his client could hit the jackpot in Las Vegas at the 2026 Mr. Olympia final. Hadi Choopan is making a comeback to the world of bodybuilding and is hoping to repeat his 2022 Mr Olympia victory by earning a second trophy at this year’s event. From 2023 to 2025, The Persian Wolf has come a close second, meaning that Choopan has trained successfully for…

Trainer shares 5 daily morning moves that build leg strength and stability for men over 60. For men over 60, leg strength is one of the first aspects of physical fitness that declines with age. According to the National Institutes of Health, the natural muscle loss that occurs with aging is called sarcopenia, and it speeds up the older you get. And as your strength goes down, daily movements like climbing stairs, getting up from a chair, walking uphill, or carrying groceries can become noticeably more challenging. The good news? You don’t need an intense gym routine or heavy weights…