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Build stronger hands fast. Try TJ Pierce’s 4 daily grip exercises for men over 55. As men move past age 55, one of the most overlooked yet most important physical qualities begins to decline: grip strength. Most people think grip strength only affects the hands. In reality, it’s one of the strongest predictors we have for overall health, independence, and longevity. In this article, I want to walk you through why grip strength declines with age, why it matters far beyond your hands, and the four daily exercises I recommend to restore grip strength, neurological function, and long-term performance. Grip…
Anxiety is one of the most common human experiences and one of the most misunderstood. Most people hope therapy will help them get rid of anxiety. But what if anxiety as a signal isn’t simply a problem to eliminate, but a meaningful message that something in your life, body, or relationships needs attention, comfort, and care? Anxiety as a SignalTherapy for AnxietyAcceptance-based Skills Want support with anxiety right now?If anxiety is interfering with your life, you can explore the GoodTherapy directory to find a clinician who fits your needs: find a therapist near you. In clinical practice and empirical research,…
It’s frustrating to hear about research that suggests sitting is terrible for your health when you have to sit all day for work. But studies have linked sitting for long periods of time to everything from mental health issues to a shorter lifespan, making the connection hard to ignore. Now, new research suggests you’re not totally screwed on the health front if you have a desk job.The study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, calls out different types of sitting—active and passive—and points out that one in particular may actually help to lower your risk of cognitive…
In college athletics, attention gravitates toward the visible: the head coach pacing the sideline, the star player under stadium lights, the results posted on scoreboards and social feeds. What rarely makes headlines is the work happening quietly in the background—the conversations without cameras, the mentorship without metrics, the leadership that doesn’t announce itself until years later. Yet it’s often this unseen work that determines whether a program merely wins or truly endures. Robby Emery has spent much of his life operating in that space. A pastor, public speaker, and Michigan Football’s Director of Character Development, Emery doesn’t measure success in…
Using tools like resistance bands offers constant tension for your arms. Working with dumbbells after 50 is a stellar way to tone your arms and build lean muscle. These fitness tools provide resistance and firm your triceps, biceps, forearms, and shoulders. But there’s more than one way to accomplish this, and we’re here with a plan. We learned four standing exercises from Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness. This workout will address your arm jiggle even faster than dumbbells after 50. They’re easy to do and can be performed anywhere that’s convenient for you. “After 50,…
Dance isn’t just one of the most insanely fun workouts—it’s also a complete confidence and resilience builder. I know this because I learned to shuffle dance in 2019, and it has shifted every single area of my life—from physical fitness, to body image, to mindset, to courage.I can bet you’ve seen dancers all over the internet (probably shuffling, honestly—the dance has taken a major leap online since 2020!). You think, “That looks fun,” followed immediately by, “But I could never.” At first, I was that girl too.But on a total whim, I decided to stop watching and just give it…
I like to say that when it comes to boosting fitness and achieving peak physique, your time in the gym is only half the battle. The other huge part of the equation is what you decide to (or not!) eat. Reaching for the right foods after some pec pumping is nearly as important as the activity itself. A body under stress from going big on the weights is constantly working to repair and rebuild itself, and obtaining the right nutrition from smart post-workout food choices is key to helping your battle worn muscles repair themselves and making them stronger and…
Rebuild leg strength after 65 in 8 minutes with this chair routine, try it 4 days a week. After 35 years as a personal trainer and over 20 years of running personal training courses in London and across the UK, I’ve heard almost every excuse going as to why people don’t want to train. Ones I hear over and over are that people don’t know where to start, gyms are busy, and the equipment looks overwhelming. Fortunately, it’s possible to start at home using only a chair and build a really solid base for the rest of your fitness journey.…
While the challenges of mindfulness practices are real, research confirms that mindfulness can also be helpful in preventing relapses into depression and reduce healthcare visits.Willoughby Britton, a psychiatrist and mindfulness practitioner, has researched what he terms the “difficult or challenging mind states” among advanced meditators and scholars that can occur as a result of intense meditation practice.The challenges of mindfulness are real. The truth is, meditation is not all calm and peace. Mental material can come up that can be uncomfortable or need to be addressed.Britton spoke generally with Mindful about how mindfulness has been marketed in this country as…
Most growth problems don’t announce themselves as mindset problems. They show up as packed calendars, endless email, and a sense that you’re always behind—even when things look successful from the outside. Revenue increases, the team grows, and the workload somehow expands to match it all. The assumption is obvious: this is what growth feels like. But that assumption is rarely questioned. What struck me in my conversation with Brad Farris was how often agency owners confuse motion with leadership. When the pressure increases, so does the instinct to move faster—to answer everything, fix everything, and stay endlessly available. It feels…