“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age” (Atria Books; Jan. 27). We chase quick … Read more
Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate effects of poor posture can include fatigue, muscle spasms and minor aches. In the long term, poor posture can lead to permanent structural changes in the spine and … Read more
You’re trying to catch ZZZ’s, but, really, they’re running circles around you. Luckily, new research highlights four exercises that can significantly ease insomnia and improve sleep quality — no gym membership required. Among them: An ancient Chinese practice that’s just as much a workout for your brain as it is for your body. Research shows … Read more
At 55, Jennifer Lopez isn’t just defying age — she’s redefining it. Her former trainer Jay Cardiello revealed to The Post how he helped J.Lo achieve those famous sculpted abs — and shared some tips on how anyone over 50 can build a strong core. “J.Lo is living proof that age is not a barrier … Read more
They say that maintaining a healthy diet, getting lots of sleep and practicing breathing exercises can all make giving birth go a little smoother. And while that may be good advice, Alissa Mosca, 33, a USA Weightlifting coach and a Planet Fitness trainer who is six months pregnant with her first child, says there are plenty of … Read more
While yoga often conjures images of lithe 20-somethings jumping into pretzel shapes or holding headstands for days, it can be far simpler and more accessible — but still quite effective. In her new book, “Yoga Fix: Functional Movement for a Pain-Free Body” (DK Red, Jan. 21) Erin Motz offers up doable moves to combat the aches … Read more
Sit up and take note, folks. UK-based personal trainer James Stirling, known on Instagram as @London_Fitness_Guy, has taken to the platform to share his insights on what does and does not build core strength. Debunking a commonly held belief, he explained, “Doing loads of crunches is not going to build you a strong core.” UK-based … Read more
One fitness expert has worked out the perfect exercises to include in your routine if you need to shed a few unwanted pounds. Personal trainer Sam Quinn, of Nuffield Health, told The Telegraph that adults must be in a 500-calorie deficit from their maintenance calorie consumption in order to lose weight. While the amount of … Read more
Shirt’s got her tongue. World record holder Colleen Quigley, 31, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the strangest part of her workout routine. The steeplechase specialist, who represented the US at the 2016 Rio Olympics, can be seen readying herself for racing with a little round of tongue-pulling, which she maintains helps release the … Read more
If you want to improve your relationship to your fitness goals, start by getting your daily habits into shape. Alexis Dreiss, a 28-year-old NYC-based fitness instructor and personal trainer who works at the Training Lab and Absolute Power, said that in addition to getting 10,000 steps a day, people should incorporate a fitness routine to … Read more
If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and maintaining independence in our later years. “From the age of just 35 onwards, we lose bone density and muscle mass; … Read more
It turns out that squats are better than diddly-squat in the evening. New research finds that taking a break from the couch-potato life to do simple exercises before bed can help you sleep about a half hour longer. The age-old thinking is that vigorous exercise before bedtime will raise your heart rate and body temperature, … Read more
The eyes have it, but these exercises don’t. If you’ve come across one of the many eye exercise videos on TikTok, know this: It probably won’t fix your vision. That’s according to an eye doc who writes that eye exercise, for most people, will be a total waste of time. “I can tell you that … Read more
Want to have your world rocked? Start by moving your body. More exercise could help combat common bedroom problems, like low sex drive and erectile dysfunction, experts say. “It’s important to remember that sex is movement, and it’s exercise,” Debby Herbenick, director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at the Indiana University School of Public Health, … Read more
When it comes to staying pain-free, sometimes it’s a joint venture between you and your physical trainer. If you don’t happen to have a trainer, fear not, Tonal trainer and running coach Kristina Centenary shared her simple stretching tips for preventing hip, back and ankle pain. “Mobility is essentially how well your joints function in … Read more
With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of Etalon, a posture bra brand. Rudzinskaya has multiple certifications in Pilates and proper body form — and shared with Fox News Digital the best poses for those looking … Read more
This routine will rock you to your core. The director of an online boxing equipment retailer is sharing five exercises he claims will target belly fat and sculpt abs — planks with shoulder taps; dead bugs; bicycle crunches; hollow body holds; and mountain climbers. Leon Bolmeer, boxing trainer and director of UK-based Geezers Boxing, told Gloucestershire Live that these moves … Read more
She likes big butts and she won’t lie. A personal trainer has revealed the exercises that, while popular, won’t help you with glute gains. Katie Neeson, an online fitness coach who focuses on training women, posted a video on Instagram showing herself repeatedly sitting up on her knees and then walking on a stair climber, … Read more
Experts revealed the ideal amount of exercises to complete for the most effective workout and the number suggested for the average person may surprise you. Fitness experts recommend completing between three to eight exercises per workout session, depending on your athletic abilities. Each movement should be repeated three to four times — known as doing … Read more
It seems as though everyone has back pains these days, whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day, heavy lifting or just an awkward movement. According to research from Cross River Therapy, 540 million people globally suffer from back pain at any given time, and eight out of 10 Americans experience back problems at … Read more