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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…

Protein is everywhere lately. Whether it’s a fitness pro telling you to beef up your protein intake, a women’s health expert warning you about the dangers of muscle loss in perimenopause, or a perimenopausal influencer making a comedy reel about all the overwhelming recommendations for better health in middle age (more protein included), it feels as though protein is having a moment.Because menopause is becoming big business—and perimenopause along with it—those voices encouraging us to consume more protein as we go through the menopause transition are louder than ever.Before we get into whether women in perimenopause or post-menopause need additional…

You know the guy. Every time you see him at the gym, he’s doing a different workout: new exercises, wild rep schemes, random circuits stitched together. The goal, besides looking cool and turning heads? He believes that muscles grow through confusion. But here’s the truth: Muscles don’t get confused, but they do eventually become under-stimulated. The idea of “muscle confusion” has been around for a while because some confuse it with progressive overload. Lifters hear that constant change keeps the body in a state of overload, which is why they often feel sore. While it looks and feels hip to…

Walking sits at the center of every fitness journey for a reason. It lifts your heart rate, wakes up your muscles, and creates steady caloric burn that helps tighten the areas most people want to improve. When your goal is to firm your arms after 50, walking becomes a surprisingly effective tool because it raises your metabolic output without stressing your joints. Every step encourages your body to tap into stored energy, and that steady burn supports leaner, more defined arms. The beauty of walking comes from its simplicity. You can scale the pace, change the terrain, or add strategic…

Every year, headlines warn that we gain 5–10 pounds during the holidays. But research tells a different story: most people gain just 1–3 pounds between November and December. In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal. And anyone who’s followed us for a while knows we support eating and enjoying the holidays. But there’s one important catch: Eating without guilt or shame during the holidays is much different from eating without boundaries for the entire holiday season. The Real Numbers Behind Holiday Weight Gain Here’s what makes that “1 to 3 pounds” stat so interesting — and…

Host Dennis James was joined by regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond for Episode 260 of The Menace Podcast, and while the debate over which bodybuilder has the best front lat spread of all time raged on, the crew were also joined by special guest Joan Pradells, heaping praise on the Spanish sensation’s potential to follow in Jay Cutler’s gigantic footsteps. IFBB Pro, Joan Pradells, earned second place in s stacked lineup during November’s 2025 Romania Muscle Fest Pro, only beaten by the mighty Andrew Jacked, leading to speculation about the young contender’s potential in a future Mr Olympia…

Strong inner thighs help you move with confidence. They support your hips, stabilize your knees, and give you the lower-body control you need for daily life. After 50, these muscles respond incredibly well to movements that force your legs to work through real ranges of motion instead of sitting on a machine and pushing against a pad. Standing exercises wake up muscles that tend to go quiet during machine work. Your stabilizers fire, your balance sharpens, and your body learns to coordinate strength from the ground up. These movements also raise your heart rate and boost your calorie burn, creating…

Shopping for the holidays can be downright stressful. And now, even if you do a majority of your shopping online, there is still a bounty of options that can be too overwhelming to choose from. That’s why it’s never a bad idea to begin shopping as soon as possible, especially now that Black Friday is almost here.  There are thousands of early Black Friday deals happening right now for those who are filled with excitement for the holidays. I even found impressive markdowns on editor-loved walking pads and vibration plates, Lululemon activewear, and anti-aging skincare. Not to mention that you…

As we move into the final stretch of the year, the sky starts to give hints of change. Astrology often saves some of its most revealing moments for the end, and 2025 is no exception. The closing months bring three planetary shifts that mark true turning points—both collectively and within our own inner landscapes. These aren’t the kind of transits that shout. They work more quietly, like a tide pulling us toward deeper truths. Think recalibration, clarification, a soft but certain course correction. Below are the three cosmic movements influencing November and December 2025, and what they may mean for…

Seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger set new standards for bringing the best possible physique to the stage, winning his first title in 1970 and his last in 1980. To dominate the bodybuilding industry, the future Terminator didn’t just work on his arms, legs, and abs. As recently unearthed footage illustrates, the Austrian Oak also focused on his back and favored the seated row when it came to making gains. Arnold has been a fan of the seated row for the majority of his bodybuilding career. Around 10 years ago, the icon told M&F that in preparation for ‘Terminator Genisys’, these…