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These low-impact moves are a great choice if you’re just starting out or if you have joint pain. Having extra fat in the hip area can be quite frustrating. This accumulation can be from a combination of hormones, genetics, diet, age, and lack of exercise. Poor sleep and stress can also be contributors. Since it’s not possible to target fat loss specifically for your hips, we turned to the experts to learn four bed exercises that’ll trim hip overhang better than ab workouts after 50. Bed exercises can be quite beneficial when it comes to losing fat and toning your…
Many people experience self-doubt in relationships as a quiet, constant “checking” of other people-tone, facial expression and pauses before they even realize they’re doing it. What looks like being considerate is often the nervous system doing its job: trying to keep connection safe. RelationshipsSelf-TrustInner CriticSelf-Doubt In this article: Why self-doubt in relationships can become automatic How hyper-attunement shows up day-to-day The emotional cost (and why it’s not your fault) How therapy helps rebuild self-trust safely Gentle Reminder: These patterns are often learned protections. The goal isn’t to shame them away, it’s to understand them and choose what fits your…
Adventurer Richard Parks is back on dry land after guiding one of his favorite actors across the ice fields of Antarctica, but what did the former rugby player learn about himself and the globally famous movie star? Parks shares all with M&F. As part of National Geographic’s new series, Pole to Pole with Will Smith, Richard Parks takes the Academy Award-winning actor through Antarctica. It was a significant trip for the former Wales Rugby Union team player who found himself lost when forced to retire as a result of shoulder damage in 2009. To fill a competitive void, he took…
These simple moves strengthen your arms so you can perform daily tasks with ease. After 65, weight training helps fight muscle loss, increase bone density, and improve balance. It’s an excellent way to ensure your arms are strong so you can maintain an independent, active life. Regular strength training is key for completing simple actions that many take for granted, like pushing yourself up out of a chair, carrying a laundry basket, and even pulling a gallon of milk out of the fridge. They all require arm strength. But what if weight training isn’t your thing? We have just the…
Habits and behaviors are the actions that create the building blocks of our lives. Sometimes those habits and behaviors align with our desires and values, shaping healthy routines that make our lives more enjoyable.Other times, we have habits or behaviors that keep us stuck in cycles that don’t feel so good.Unfortunately, it can be really tricky to change a behavior or habit—especially if it’s deeply ingrained in the fabric of our lives.Ease and familiarity tend to win over things that are new and challenging.Plus, we tend to prefer change that is radical and immediate over change that is slow, steady,…
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…