Have you ever had one of those days where you feel tired even though you don’t get anything done? Of course you do too. The 2024 Oxford Word of the Year, brain rot, is not yet in any medical dictionary, but it is perhaps best understood as the decline in cognitive performance caused by endless … Read more
In an age when most fitness influencers are in their 20s, Bhuvana, 74, proves that the “golden age” can be the most powerful era ever. After battling chronic health issues for 50 years, Bhuvana’s transformation through continuous weight lifting gained attention online and offered a blueprint for aging with autonomy. Also read | A 62-year-old … Read more
Published April 3, 2026 at 3:39am Walking is a great way to get low-impact aerobic exercise Any Although there are seasons all year round, there is something special about walking outside in spring. Not only does warm weather feel wonderful after spending the winter cooped up indoors, but chirping birds, budding flowers, and green grass … Read more
When it comes to Pilates, the smallest movements often have the biggest impact. I’ve tried enough of these moves to find that even the simplest-seeming exercises can activate muscles you didn’t realize needed attention. Try the Pilates heel tap. These are deceptively simple exercises that work your core muscles, improve coordination, and strengthen your lower … Read more
Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Credit: Getty Images Regular physical activity is key to staying healthy and fit as you age, and guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Swimming, running, strength training, and cycling are all good options, … Read more
Regular physical activity is key to staying healthy and fit as you age, and guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. Swimming, running, strength training, and cycling are all good options, but they’re not the only ingredients for healthy aging. Sometimes you just have to stay still. Isometric exercise (holding stationary … Read more
Grab a set of dumbbells and start doing these strength-building moves. Strength training, whether you use free weights, resistance bands, or weight machines, is an ideal way to build strength, muscle mass, and strong, healthy bones. Strengthening your strength and muscles is essential for continuing daily activities, and strong bones reduce the risk of fractures. … Read more
Many runners spend their entire lives trying to run a 5K in under 20 minutes. P. Burton Morgan, now 42, achieved this goal in just 18 months, despite being a “middle-aged mother who didn’t exercise at all for 20 years.” I want to hear more RW We sat down with a runner and a poet … Read more
Niche Pilates Studio will be based in Fan’s Place from 2024. (Photo provided by Niche Pilates) The owner of a local fitness studio is ramping up its offerings with a new space dedicated to weightlifting. Niche Pilates Studio plans to open a companion strength training studio at 1431 W. Main St. in Fan, next to … Read more
Fact-checked by Nick Blackmer Planks work multiple abdominal muscles at once.Credit: Maskot / Getty Images Planks work multiple core muscles at the same time, which is essential for maintaining strength and mobility. For young adults, a good standard is to hold the plank for at least 45 seconds. For people over 60, 20 seconds is … Read more