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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…
These Costco picks are high in protein and fiber to help keep you full while you lose weight. If you are trying to lose weight, Costco is a great place to shop for groceries. Not only does the warehouse carry an abundance of fresh meat, fish, poultry, and produce, but it also has a wide selection of food and beverages to fuel your workouts and support weight-loss goals. What should you throw in your cart if you want to drop pounds this year? According to Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of…
Friday tradition: Every Friday, without fail, I get a Dunkin’ Donuts egg and cheese on an everything bagel with an extra egg. My daughter loves grabbing her cool drink before school, so it’s become our little ritual, but I keep it to Fridays so it doesn’t become an expensive habit.Lunch (12 p.m.)I’m often not very hungry at lunch, but I’ve learned that if I don’t eat enough midday, I’m more likely to make a less-than-great choice at dinner.My lunchtime go-to is a ChefRX meal, a ready-to-eat combo of protein, complex carbs, and veggies. (Full disclosure: I helped to formulate these…