“At 54, I’m putting on more muscle than ever. Here’s how.

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Read in 5 minutes When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, my usual routine came to a halt. Other than the occasional walk with my family, I became quite sedentary, and it wasn’t long before a meat board and a glass or two of wine every night was the norm. At first it didn’t seem like a … Read more

Forget about pastels. These are the trendiest nail colors everyone is wearing in April.

Manicure with different shades of pink nail polish on the fingers.

Spring nail colors are mostly cute pastels, but this month we’re going to take the saturation up a notch. Think brighter, happier hues that feel like a personal expression of the sunny days ahead. These shades pack a little more punch than the traditionally muted hues for spring. Let’s just say we were heavily inspired … Read more

Stop doing sloppy reps and learn how to do barbell bench presses the right way to build strength and muscle.

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6 minutes read barbell bench Pressing is the foundation of strength training. Few lifts can match its muscle-building potential, so it’s a move that almost everyone includes in their program. Benching allows you to move more weight than any other upper body movement. It trains not only your chest (chest muscles), but also your triceps, … Read more

Before hiring a personal trainer, be sure to ask these five questions:

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6 minutes read My name is Cori Ritchie. I’m an exercise physiology geek turned fitness journalist and fitness editor. women’s health. When I’m not writing, editing, or researching fitness, I teach fitness to personal training and group fitness clients. In my new column, between setspulling back the curtain on the same advice, tips, and “aha!” … Read more