Browsing: Exercises

Heart health used to feel like something I’d worry about later. Not because I thought I was invincible, but because it always seemed tied to dramatic moments: a doctor’s warning, a big diagnosis, a sudden lifestyle overhaul

Whether you’re looking to firm your arms for an upcoming beach vacation or feel more confident rocking a sleeveless dress, we have you covered. Upper arm flab can become more common with age due to the natural loss of lean muscle, reduced elasticity, hormonal shifts, and decreased exercise. While you can’t spot-reduce fat, establishing just…

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — For the first time, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command is employing its new four-star structure during Exercise PANAMAX 2026, which kicked off today in the United States and Panama and runs through Aug. 13

Strength training supports long-term health by preserving mobility, balance, and independence as you age

Strong thighs are necessary for daily functioning. You can thank your thighs for walking, running, climbing steps, and even getting out of a seated position. As you age, your thighs can weaken, turning simple tasks into challenges. The weakness also puts you at risk of falling or stumbling and getting injured

If your goal is to strengthen your gluteal muscles, you’re thinking ahead. Everything you do now to preserve muscle strength is a step closer to staying mobile and flexible as you age. Now, when it comes to the glutes, your first thought may be to perform sets on leg machines at the gym. But we’re…

Movements you perform every day without even thinking about—taking a walk, lifting grocery bags or heavy boxes, and even standing up straight—require core strength. This strength is necessary for transmitting power between your upper and lower body, staying balanced, and keeping your spine stable

Tight hips aren’t just an achy nuisance: they can tank your performance on hikes, bike rides, and trail runs. Poor hip mobility can trigger a cascade of not-so-great events that hamper athletic performance and set the stage for pain and injuries

The summer holidays often bring a flurry of childcare, social events and sunny distractions, which can make it easy for exercise to fall by the wayside

Energy crashes in the afternoon are something almost every client over 60 mentions to me at some point, usually as if they were an unavoidable side effect of getting older. I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 40 years, and for the last 20 I’ve been director and co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading fitness…