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Working in fitness for 40 years and teaching personal trainer courses for the last 20, I’ve personally trained tens of thousands of trainers and seen just about every fitness challenge imaginable. One issue that comes up again and again, especially in older adults, is knee problems—that general achiness and stiffness that makes people hesitant to move, the creaky feeling after sitting for a while, or needing time to warm up before walking properly in the morning. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your knees stronger and more stable with simple standing drills that directly improve the movements you…

Every November, many people grow mustaches in support of Movember: an annual campaign that raises awareness for men’s health issues, particularly mental health and suicide prevention. The Movember Foundation started in 2003, combining the words “mustache” and “November” to encourage men to grow mustaches throughout the month and raise awareness for physical and mental health issues. MovemberMen’s mental healthSuicide preventionStigma & masculinity But the reality is that growing facial hair is the easy part: having honest conversations about mental health is where many men struggle. If you’re reading this and wondering whether something you’re experiencing might be a mental health…

“Social media for many people stokes comparison with unrealistic expectations,” Gail Saltz, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine, tells SELF.Dr. Gallagher agrees. “You’re constantly comparing your life to other people on social media—that alone will increase anxiety and depression,” she says. “Even just taking a one-week break from this constant comparison can have a benefit for your mental health.” At the same time, you’re faced with a lot of content that’s urging you to buy new stuff, she points out. “That can end up feeling like you need to buy certain things…

After 45, tightening arm jiggle requires more than classic pushups or isolated tricep exercises. Your arms respond best when your shoulders, back, and core support the movement so the upper arms move with stability, control, and full tension. Pushups overload your wrists and shoulders without always recruiting the smaller stabilizers that pull the arms tighter and create that firm, sculpted look. Standing exercises give you all the strength-building benefits without strain, allowing you to focus on clean mechanics that reshape your arms safely and effectively. Most of the looseness people notice in their upper arms comes from weak stabilizers, underactive…

Exercise class aficionados know reformer Pilates takes a lot of practice, but getting into the groove can be life-changing. “You feel overall more connected to your mind and body,” says Gabby Andriello, NYC-based personal trainer and Pilates instructor at New York Pilates. “You also gain strength really fast and become more aware of how to engage deep muscles in your body. The strength you gain during Pilates is also functional, as building core strength helps you improve your posture and spinal alignment.” If you’re ultra-committed to this practice, but don’t want to continue to buy expensive classes or struggle to…

As part of our new GoodTherapy Member Spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce Samantha Mirarchi, director and founder of Wild Sage Therapy. This series highlights therapists who are eager to offer insight into the therapy experience and share valuable perspectives on how to make mental health care more approachable and authentic.   In this interview, Samantha offers practical advice and essential tips on starting therapy for the first time, choosing the right mental health professional, and why authenticity and trust are at the heart of effective therapeutic relationships. Live Interview Watch the conversation with Samantha Your browser does not support…

Now that the season of giving is upon us, you might be eager to give back to your community. But knowing where to volunteer can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you want to volunteer on Thanksgiving. Whether you want to donate time, money, goods or all three, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities for everyone. And it won’t be only your community reaping the benefits; you’ll gain skills and insights from volunteering. Keep reading to learn where to volunteer on Thanksgiving Day this year and how to find community service opportunities in your community. Where Can I Volunteer on…

Model, author, and television personality Ekin Cülcüloğlu shot to global fame on Love Island, sent pulses racing in Netflix’s Inside: USA, and became one of the most outspoken Faithful’s in the Traitors (US) Season 2. But, while the girl who her friends call “Ekin” has graced the covers of fashion magazines and has millions of social media followers, this former teenage beauty pageant contestant prefers a balanced lifestyle over social media brainwashing. As she explains to M&F Hers, building muscle is of more interest than starving herself. These days, Ekin-Su has almost five million followers across her Instagram and TikTok…

Most people over 55 want arms that look firm, strong, and ready for anything. You gain that look when your upper-body muscles work through real tension and full ranges of motion. A simple chair gives you everything you need to create that effect in a safe and controlled way. Your shoulders, triceps, and upper back respond quickly when you use your own bodyweight with smart leverage, making chair training surprisingly effective for tightening the backs of your arms. Chairs create stability. Stability gives your muscles a chance to work harder without straining your joints. When your body stays grounded, you…

Cancer screenings exist to try to detect the disease in its earlier stages, and ultimately to save lives. But screenings for lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide—are narrow, and that’s causing missed diagnoses in many people, especially women and those who have never smoked.That’s the main takeaway from a new JAMA Network Open study that suggests most lung cancer cases are missed due to these guidelines. Current guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggests annual lung cancer screenings for adults between the ages of 50 and 80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history and who…