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Most of us don’t need another thing to do. Our lists are already crowded. Overflowing, even. They carry errands and obligations, ambitions and anxieties—sometimes all mixed together without much regard for weight or meaning. And yet, we keep looking for one more thing. One more habit or system. One more tweak that will finally make the list feel right. But what if the “one more thing” isn’t about doing more at all? What if it’s about doing something that changes the tone of everything else? On my own to-do list—among the writing, the calls, the responsibilities—there’s a simple line that…

Many people are trying to find motivation every day. Whether it’s to pursue a fitness goal, establish a platform or business, or even carry out the duties of their career, they try to find that mental spark to get them going. The most successful people will confirm that it’s not motivation that is needed but rather discipline. Anyone can get fired up after seeing a YouTube video or hearing inspiring words on a podcast. However, that feeling is fleeting, and it takes that extra level of commitment that comes from discipline to reach the next level. United States Marine Corps…

Tighten and tone your arms with these simple standing moves. An arm that jiggles can be caused by several factors, including extra fat, weak underarm muscles, and loose skin. Loose skin happens due to age or weight loss, and weak muscles occur when you lack exercise. Although it’s a frustrating challenge to deal with, there are certain steps you can take to firm this area up. We spoke with Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness, who shares four standing exercises you can do to fix the issue after 50—and you can see results in 30 days.…

Adaptogens are often talked about as if they all do the same thing. Reduce stress. Support immunity. Boost energy. But that way of thinking flattens what makes medicinal mushrooms so compelling in the first place. Not all mushrooms are meant to do the same thing. And that is exactly why they work so well together. Medicinal mushrooms operate across a spectrum. Each one supports a different system in the body, responding to stress in its own way. When they are thoughtfully combined, they do not push the body toward a single result. Instead, they support balance across multiple systems, helping…

So this Derek Lunsford Olympia business is starting to get under my skin, and for a number of reasons. First off, I’m irked yet again by this incessant, plaintive wailing from the peanut gallery that “bodybuilding is dead” because it’s not going in the direction a certain few people want. This, in spite of the fact that the industry has been flourishing, partly because of the addition of Classic Physique, which was initiated predominantly as an homage to the ’90s-era bodybuilder, and to satisfy the plaintive wailing over it being dead. Yet still they complain… Next, I have been shouting…

Rebuild lost strength and muscle in your lower body with these simple chair moves. Including squats in your workout routine is an incredible way to build strength—especially when it comes to your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. They help boost balance, mobility, and flexibility. But we’re here to share a little secret: We spoke with Felicia Hernandez, NASM-certified personal trainer and community engagement lead at Eden Health Club, and learned four chair exercises that can restore leg strength even quicker than squats after 65. Chair exercises are extremely beneficial when it comes to strengthening your legs—and since they’re low-impact, they’re joint-friendly…

There’s no shortage of snide jokes, stereotypes, and less-than-flattering representations of age-gap relationships. Think Bill Belichick and his 24-year-old girlfriend; Leonardo DiCaprio’s infamous dating record that’s devolved into meme fodder; and insulting or objectifying terms like “cougar,” “boytoy,” and “cradle robber.” But what’s often overlooked—or at least, not given as much attention—are the partnerships that actually thrive and defy those tired, one-dimensional narratives.In reality, age-gap relationships can work, Mindy DeSeta, PhD, LMHC, a Miami-based sex therapist whose husband is 18 years older than she is, tells SELF. (In fact, research has shown that women dating younger partners reported higher levels…

If you’re still dividing your strength, power, and conditioning workouts into three separate sessions, the rotational landmine clean and press is here to change that. This dynamic, full-body move combines a rotational clean with an overhead press, delivering explosive power from the ground up. It trains your legs, glutes, core, shoulders, and lungs in a single move without the steep learning curve of the Olympic lifts. You’re training in the transverse plane, something many lifters neglect, which develops rotational strength, core stability, and transferable athleticism. Whether you’re training for performance, muscle, or conditioning, this move covers all your bases and…

Want smoother, stronger legs after 50? Do these 5 beginner moves every day. Strong, smooth, and toned legs come from how you train, not how hard you push. After 50, the goal shifts toward building muscle that supports joints, improves balance, and keeps daily movement comfortable and confident. That means choosing exercises that work through full ranges of motion, challenge stability, and stimulate large muscle groups before dialing in targeted work. Leg training is most effective when it targets multiple planes of movement. Squatting, hinging, stepping side-to-side, and ankle extension all contribute to shaping the thighs, hips, and calves. When…

There are moments in the year — not marked on any calendar — when the pace softens just enough for reflection. A brief pause between what has been and what might be. A threshold moment. It’s in these spaces that a shifting vocabulary begins to reveal itself — the small linguistic clues that we’re changing, even before we consciously notice it. That’s what this year’s A–Z conversation with Erik Fisher offered me: a quiet mirror. A way to see how much my vocabulary around productivity has shifted, sharpened, or dissolved since the last time we walked through the alphabet together.…